Is Peter Goegan #4 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Peter Goegan #4 sells for $839 against $11.07 raw: a $828 spread, 76× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($763) 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)
- $11.07
- Grade 9.5
- $839
- PSA 9
- $763
- Gem premium
- 76×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $839 | +$803 | +$778 | +$678 |
| PSA 9 | $763 | +$727 | +$702 | +$602 |
| PSA 8 | $74.00 | +$37.93 | +$12.93 | −$87.07 |
Net = sale price − $11.07 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% | $782 | +$721 |
| 50% | $801 | +$740 |
| 75% | $820 | +$759 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $839 |
| 9 | $763 |
| 8 | $74.00 |
| 7 | $39.99 |
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Grading Peter Goegan #4 — FAQ
Is Peter Goegan #4 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Peter Goegan #4 sells for $839 against $11.07 raw: a $828 spread, 76× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($763) 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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