Is Mike Modano #F worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Mike Modano #F sells for $87.00 against $5.19 raw: a $81.81 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($79.37) 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)
- $5.19
- Grade 9.5
- $87.00
- PSA 9
- $79.37
- Gem premium
- 17×
- 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 | $87.00 | +$56.81 | +$31.81 | −$68.19 |
| PSA 9 | $79.37 | +$49.18 | +$24.18 | −$75.82 |
| PSA 8 | $24.08 | −$6.11 | −$31.11 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $5.19 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% | $81.28 | +$26.09 |
| 50% | $83.19 | +$28.00 |
| 75% | $85.09 | +$29.90 |
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 Mike Modano #F — FAQ
Is Mike Modano #F worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Mike Modano #F sells for $87.00 against $5.19 raw: a $81.81 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($79.37) 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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