Is Ken Reitz [Hand Cut] #106 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Ken Reitz [Hand Cut] #106 sells for $99.00 against $23.03 raw: a $75.97 spread, 4.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($89.99) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $23.03
- Grade 9.5
- $99.00
- PSA 9
- $89.99
- Gem premium
- 4.3×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $99.00 | +$50.97 | +$25.97 | −$74.03 |
| PSA 9 | $89.99 | +$41.96 | +$16.96 | −$83.04 |
Net = sale price − $23.03 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% | $92.24 | +$19.21 |
| 50% | $94.50 | +$21.47 |
| 75% | $96.75 | +$23.72 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Ken Reitz [Hand Cut] #106 — FAQ
Is Ken Reitz [Hand Cut] #106 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Ken Reitz [Hand Cut] #106 sells for $99.00 against $23.03 raw: a $75.97 spread, 4.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($89.99) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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