Is Larry Fitzgerald worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Larry Fitzgerald sells for $3,630 against $255 raw: a $3,376 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,300) 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)
- $255
- Grade 9.5
- $3,630
- PSA 9
- $3,300
- Gem premium
- 14×
- 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 | $3,630 | +$3,351 | +$3,326 | +$3,226 |
| PSA 9 | $3,300 | +$3,020 | +$2,995 | +$2,895 |
Net = sale price − $255 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% | $3,382 | +$3,078 |
| 50% | $3,465 | +$3,160 |
| 75% | $3,547 | +$3,243 |
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 Larry Fitzgerald — FAQ
Is Larry Fitzgerald worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Larry Fitzgerald sells for $3,630 against $255 raw: a $3,376 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,300) 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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