Is Dean Prentice #45 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Dean Prentice #45 sells for $1,683 against $46.01 raw: a $1,637 spread, 37× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,530) 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)
- $46.01
- Grade 9.5
- $1,683
- PSA 9
- $1,530
- Gem premium
- 37×
- 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 | $1,683 | +$1,612 | +$1,587 | +$1,487 |
| PSA 9 | $1,530 | +$1,459 | +$1,434 | +$1,334 |
Net = sale price − $46.01 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% | $1,568 | +$1,472 |
| 50% | $1,607 | +$1,510 |
| 75% | $1,645 | +$1,549 |
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 Dean Prentice #45 — FAQ
Is Dean Prentice #45 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Dean Prentice #45 sells for $1,683 against $46.01 raw: a $1,637 spread, 37× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,530) 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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