Is Ryan Shazier [Autograph Cracked Ice] #171 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Ryan Shazier [Autograph Cracked Ice] #171 sells for $202 against $73.00 raw: a $129 spread, 2.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($183) 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)
- $73.00
- Grade 9.5
- $202
- PSA 9
- $183
- Gem premium
- 2.8×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $202 | +$104 | +$79.00 | −$21.00 |
| PSA 9 | $183 | +$85.18 | +$60.18 | −$39.82 |
Net = sale price − $73.00 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% | $188 | +$64.88 |
| 50% | $193 | +$69.59 |
| 75% | $197 | +$74.30 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Ryan Shazier [Autograph Cracked Ice] #171 — FAQ
Is Ryan Shazier [Autograph Cracked Ice] #171 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Ryan Shazier [Autograph Cracked Ice] #171 sells for $202 against $73.00 raw: a $129 spread, 2.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($183) 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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