Is Aug. 25, 1991/Michael Schumacher F1 Debut/Spa #194 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Aug. 25, 1991/Michael Schumacher F1 Debut/Spa #194 brings $41.00 versus $13.19 raw — a $27.81 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($36.94) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $13.19
- Grade 9.5
- $41.00
- PSA 9
- $36.94
- Gem premium
- 3.1×
- 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 | $41.00 | +$2.81 | −$22.19 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $36.94 | −$1.25 | −$26.25 | −$126 |
| PSA 8 | $24.74 | −$13.45 | −$38.45 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $13.19 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% | $37.95 | −$25.23 |
| 50% | $38.97 | −$24.22 |
| 75% | $39.98 | −$23.20 |
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 Aug. 25, 1991/Michael Schumacher F1 Debut/Spa #194 — FAQ
Is Aug. 25, 1991/Michael Schumacher F1 Debut/Spa #194 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Aug. 25, 1991/Michael Schumacher F1 Debut/Spa #194 brings $41.00 versus $13.19 raw — a $27.81 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($36.94) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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