Is Phil Parsons #26 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Phil Parsons #26 sells for $30.00 against $0.62 raw: a $29.38 spread, 48× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.00) 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)
- $0.62
- Grade 9.5
- $30.00
- PSA 9
- $27.00
- Gem premium
- 48×
- 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 | $30.00 | +$4.38 | −$20.62 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $27.00 | +$1.38 | −$23.62 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $24.99 | −$0.63 | −$25.63 | −$126 |
Net = sale price − $0.62 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% | $27.75 | −$22.87 |
| 50% | $28.50 | −$22.12 |
| 75% | $29.25 | −$21.37 |
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 Phil Parsons #26 — FAQ
Is Phil Parsons #26 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Phil Parsons #26 sells for $30.00 against $0.62 raw: a $29.38 spread, 48× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.00) 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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