Is Flat PAT #31b worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Flat PAT #31b sells for $52.00 against $3.53 raw: a $48.47 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.16) 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)
- $3.53
- Grade 9.5
- $52.00
- PSA 9
- $47.16
- Gem premium
- 15×
- 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 | $52.00 | +$23.47 | −$1.53 | −$102 |
| PSA 9 | $47.16 | +$18.63 | −$6.37 | −$106 |
Net = sale price − $3.53 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% | $48.37 | −$5.16 |
| 50% | $49.58 | −$3.95 |
| 75% | $50.79 | −$2.74 |
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 Flat PAT #31b — FAQ
Is Flat PAT #31b worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Flat PAT #31b sells for $52.00 against $3.53 raw: a $48.47 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.16) 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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