Is Schizo FRAN #49b worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Schizo FRAN #49b sells for $313 against $21.71 raw: a $291 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($285) 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)
- $21.71
- Grade 9.5
- $313
- PSA 9
- $285
- Gem premium
- 14×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $313 | +$266 | +$241 | +$141 |
| PSA 9 | $285 | +$238 | +$213 | +$113 |
| PSA 8 | $127 | +$79.84 | +$54.84 | −$45.16 |
Net = sale price − $21.71 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% | $292 | +$220 |
| 50% | $299 | +$227 |
| 75% | $306 | +$234 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $313 |
| 9 | $285 |
| 8 | $127 |
| 7 | $49.99 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Schizo FRAN #49b — FAQ
Is Schizo FRAN #49b worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Schizo FRAN #49b sells for $313 against $21.71 raw: a $291 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($285) 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.
Is your Garbage Pail Kids card centered well enough to grade?
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