Is Ron Francis [Autograph] #P-52 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Ron Francis [Autograph] #P-52 sells for $79.00 against $30.18 raw: a $48.82 spread, 2.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($72.00) 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)
- $30.18
- Grade 9.5
- $79.00
- PSA 9
- $72.00
- Gem premium
- 2.6×
- 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 | $79.00 | +$23.82 | −$1.18 | −$101 |
| PSA 9 | $72.00 | +$16.82 | −$8.18 | −$108 |
Net = sale price − $30.18 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% | $73.75 | −$6.43 |
| 50% | $75.50 | −$4.68 |
| 75% | $77.25 | −$2.93 |
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 Ron Francis [Autograph] #P-52 — FAQ
Is Ron Francis [Autograph] #P-52 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Ron Francis [Autograph] #P-52 sells for $79.00 against $30.18 raw: a $48.82 spread, 2.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($72.00) 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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