Is Franz Wagner [Premium Autograph] #108 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Franz Wagner [Premium Autograph] #108 sells for $184 against $137 raw: a $47.19 spread, 1.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($168) 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)
- $137
- Grade 9.5
- $184
- PSA 9
- $168
- Gem premium
- 1.3×
- 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 | $184 | +$22.19 | −$2.81 | −$103 |
| PSA 9 | $168 | +$5.69 | −$19.31 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $132 | −$30.30 | −$55.30 | −$155 |
Net = sale price − $137 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% | $172 | −$15.19 |
| 50% | $176 | −$11.06 |
| 75% | $180 | −$6.94 |
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 Franz Wagner [Premium Autograph] #108 — FAQ
Is Franz Wagner [Premium Autograph] #108 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Franz Wagner [Premium Autograph] #108 sells for $184 against $137 raw: a $47.19 spread, 1.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($168) 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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