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 $8.50 raw: a $314 spread, 38× 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)
- $8.50
- Grade 9.5
- $322
- PSA 9
- $293
- Gem premium
- 38×
- 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 | $322 | +$289 | +$264 | +$164 |
| PSA 9 | $293 | +$260 | +$235 | +$135 |
| PSA 8 | $110 | +$76.50 | +$51.50 | −$48.50 |
Net = sale price − $8.50 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% | $308 | +$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.
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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 $8.50 raw: a $314 spread, 38× 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.
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