Is Ronald Reagan #PFP-4 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 7 copies of Ronald Reagan #PFP-4 sell for $15.00, only $11.24 above the $3.76 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($8.25) 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)
- $3.76
- Grade 7
- $15.00
- PSA 9
- $8.25
- Gem premium
- 4.0×
- 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 7 | $15.00 | −$13.76 | −$38.76 | −$139 |
| PSA 9 | $8.25 | −$20.51 | −$45.51 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $3.76 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% | $9.94 | −$43.82 |
| 50% | $11.63 | −$42.13 |
| 75% | $13.31 | −$40.45 |
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 Ronald Reagan #PFP-4 — FAQ
Is Ronald Reagan #PFP-4 worth grading?
Grade 7 copies of Ronald Reagan #PFP-4 sell for $15.00, only $11.24 above the $3.76 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($8.25) 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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