Is Mike Modano #348 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Mike Modano #348 sells for $229 against $54.34 raw: a $175 spread, 4.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($209) 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)
- $54.34
- Grade 9.5
- $229
- PSA 9
- $209
- Gem premium
- 4.2×
- 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 | $229 | +$150 | +$125 | +$24.66 |
| PSA 9 | $209 | +$129 | +$104 | +$4.23 |
| PSA 8 | $52.33 | −$27.01 | −$52.01 | −$152 |
Net = sale price − $54.34 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% | $214 | +$109 |
| 50% | $219 | +$114 |
| 75% | $224 | +$120 |
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 #348 — FAQ
Is Mike Modano #348 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Mike Modano #348 sells for $229 against $54.34 raw: a $175 spread, 4.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($209) 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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