Is Al Fitzmorris [Hand Cut] #8 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Al Fitzmorris [Hand Cut] #8 sell for $20.00, only $18.24 above the $1.76 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.36) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.76
- Grade 9.5
- $20.00
- PSA 9
- $18.36
- Gem premium
- 11×
- As of
- Sep 3, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — Grade 9.5 | $20.00 | −$6.76 | −$31.76 | −$132 |
| PSA 9 | $18.36 | −$8.40 | −$33.40 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $1.76 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $18.77 | −$32.99 |
| 50% | $19.18 | −$32.58 |
| 75% | $19.59 | −$32.17 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Al Fitzmorris [Hand Cut] #8 — FAQ
Is Al Fitzmorris [Hand Cut] #8 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Al Fitzmorris [Hand Cut] #8 sell for $20.00, only $18.24 above the $1.76 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.36) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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