Is Mark Fidrych #154 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Mark Fidrych #154 sells for $159 against $59.01 raw: a $99.99 spread, 2.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($145) 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)
- $59.01
- Grade 9.5
- $159
- PSA 9
- $145
- Gem premium
- 2.7×
- 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 | $159 | +$74.99 | +$49.99 | −$50.01 |
| PSA 9 | $145 | +$60.49 | +$35.49 | −$64.51 |
| PSA 8 | $59.82 | −$24.19 | −$49.19 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $59.01 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% | $148 | +$39.12 |
| 50% | $152 | +$42.74 |
| 75% | $155 | +$46.37 |
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 Mark Fidrych #154 — FAQ
Is Mark Fidrych #154 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Mark Fidrych #154 sells for $159 against $59.01 raw: a $99.99 spread, 2.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($145) 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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