Is Fred Taylor #68 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Fred Taylor #68 sells for $33.00 against $0.23 raw: a $32.77 spread, 143× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.99) 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)
- $0.23
- Grade 9.5
- $33.00
- PSA 9
- $29.99
- Gem premium
- 143×
- 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 | $33.00 | +$7.77 | −$17.23 | −$117 |
| PSA 9 | $29.99 | +$4.76 | −$20.24 | −$120 |
Net = sale price − $0.23 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% | $30.74 | −$19.49 |
| 50% | $31.49 | −$18.74 |
| 75% | $32.25 | −$17.98 |
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 #68 — FAQ
Is Fred Taylor #68 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Fred Taylor #68 sells for $33.00 against $0.23 raw: a $32.77 spread, 143× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.99) 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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