Is Fred Taylor [Row 1] #22 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Fred Taylor [Row 1] #22 brings $44.99 versus $10.45 raw — a $34.54 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($34.94) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $10.45
- Grade 9.5
- $44.99
- PSA 9
- $34.94
- Gem premium
- 4.3×
- 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 | $44.99 | +$9.54 | −$15.46 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $34.94 | −$0.51 | −$25.51 | −$126 |
| PSA 8 | $9.99 | −$25.46 | −$50.46 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $10.45 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% | $37.45 | −$23.00 |
| 50% | $39.97 | −$20.48 |
| 75% | $42.48 | −$17.97 |
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 Fred Taylor [Row 1] #22 — FAQ
Is Fred Taylor [Row 1] #22 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Fred Taylor [Row 1] #22 brings $44.99 versus $10.45 raw — a $34.54 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($34.94) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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