Is Miroslav Frycer #68 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Miroslav Frycer #68 sells for $35.00 against $1.08 raw: a $33.92 spread, 32× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.96) 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)
- $1.08
- Grade 9.5
- $35.00
- PSA 9
- $31.96
- Gem premium
- 32×
- 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 | $35.00 | +$8.92 | −$16.08 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $31.96 | +$5.88 | −$19.12 | −$119 |
Net = sale price − $1.08 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% | $32.72 | −$18.36 |
| 50% | $33.48 | −$17.60 |
| 75% | $34.24 | −$16.84 |
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 Miroslav Frycer #68 — FAQ
Is Miroslav Frycer #68 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Miroslav Frycer #68 sells for $35.00 against $1.08 raw: a $33.92 spread, 32× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.96) 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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