Is Paul Splittorff #90 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Paul Splittorff #90 sells for $51.00 against $2.25 raw: a $48.75 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($46.33) 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)
- $2.25
- Grade 9.5
- $51.00
- PSA 9
- $46.33
- Gem premium
- 23×
- 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 | $51.00 | +$23.75 | −$1.25 | −$101 |
| PSA 9 | $46.33 | +$19.08 | −$5.92 | −$106 |
| PSA 8 | $25.00 | −$2.25 | −$27.25 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $2.25 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% | $47.50 | −$4.75 |
| 50% | $48.66 | −$3.59 |
| 75% | $49.83 | −$2.42 |
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 Paul Splittorff #90 — FAQ
Is Paul Splittorff #90 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Paul Splittorff #90 sells for $51.00 against $2.25 raw: a $48.75 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($46.33) 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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