Is Mike Fidler #219 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Mike Fidler #219 sells for $43.00 against $1.47 raw: a $41.53 spread, 29× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($38.80) 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)
- $1.47
- Grade 9.5
- $43.00
- PSA 9
- $38.80
- Gem premium
- 29×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $43.00 | +$16.53 | −$8.47 | −$108 |
| PSA 9 | $38.80 | +$12.33 | −$12.67 | −$113 |
| PSA 8 | $9.39 | −$17.08 | −$42.08 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $1.47 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% | $39.85 | −$11.62 |
| 50% | $40.90 | −$10.57 |
| 75% | $41.95 | −$9.52 |
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 Mike Fidler #219 — FAQ
Is Mike Fidler #219 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Mike Fidler #219 sells for $43.00 against $1.47 raw: a $41.53 spread, 29× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($38.80) 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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