Is Fryin' RYAN #R12a worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Fryin' RYAN #R12a sell for $18.00, only $14.54 above the $3.46 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.98) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.46
- Grade 9.5
- $18.00
- PSA 9
- $15.98
- Gem premium
- 5.2×
- As of
- Oct 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 | $18.00 | −$10.46 | −$35.46 | −$135 |
| PSA 9 | $15.98 | −$12.48 | −$37.48 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $3.46 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% | $16.48 | −$36.98 |
| 50% | $16.99 | −$36.47 |
| 75% | $17.50 | −$35.97 |
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 Fryin' RYAN #R12a — FAQ
Is Fryin' RYAN #R12a worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Fryin' RYAN #R12a sell for $18.00, only $14.54 above the $3.46 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.98) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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