Is Frank Fredrickson #34 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Frank Fredrickson #34 sells for $322 against $8.19 raw: a $314 spread, 39× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($293) 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)
- $8.19
- Grade 9.5
- $322
- PSA 9
- $293
- Gem premium
- 39×
- 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 | $322 | +$289 | +$264 | +$164 |
| PSA 9 | $293 | +$259 | +$234 | +$134 |
| PSA 8 | $110 | +$76.81 | +$51.81 | −$48.19 |
Net = sale price − $8.19 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% | $300 | +$242 |
| 50% | $307 | +$249 |
| 75% | $315 | +$256 |
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 | $322 |
| 9 | $293 |
| 8 | $110 |
| 7 | $64.24 |
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Grading Frank Fredrickson #34 — FAQ
Is Frank Fredrickson #34 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Frank Fredrickson #34 sells for $322 against $8.19 raw: a $314 spread, 39× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($293) 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.
Is your hockey card centered well enough to grade?
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