Is Ken Dryden #26 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Ken Dryden #26 sells for $451 against $67.50 raw: a $384 spread, 6.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($410) 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)
- $67.50
- Grade 9.5
- $451
- PSA 9
- $410
- Gem premium
- 6.7×
- 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 | $451 | +$359 | +$334 | +$234 |
| PSA 9 | $410 | +$318 | +$293 | +$193 |
| PSA 8 | $280 | +$187 | +$162 | +$62.49 |
Net = sale price − $67.50 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% | $420 | +$303 |
| 50% | $431 | +$313 |
| 75% | $441 | +$323 |
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 | $451 |
| 9 | $410 |
| 8 | $280 |
| 7 | $110 |
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Grading Ken Dryden #26 — FAQ
Is Ken Dryden #26 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Ken Dryden #26 sells for $451 against $67.50 raw: a $384 spread, 6.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($410) 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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