Is Rick Chartraw #244 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 7 copies of Rick Chartraw #244 sell for $13.05, only $11.71 above the $1.34 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($7.15) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.34
- Grade 7
- $13.05
- PSA 9
- $7.15
- Gem premium
- 9.7×
- 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 7 | $13.05 | −$13.29 | −$38.29 | −$138 |
| PSA 9 | $7.15 | −$19.19 | −$44.19 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $1.34 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% | $8.63 | −$42.72 |
| 50% | $10.10 | −$41.24 |
| 75% | $11.58 | −$39.77 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Rick Chartraw #244 — FAQ
Is Rick Chartraw #244 worth grading?
Grade 7 copies of Rick Chartraw #244 sell for $13.05, only $11.71 above the $1.34 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($7.15) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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