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Is the 1933 Goudey Al Simmons #35 worth grading?
Live market numbers as of 2026-10-21 — raw vs. graded value, PSA 10 gem rate, and the breakeven math.
Raw value
$83.36
PSA 9 value
$6,020.38
PSA 10 value
$40,440.66
PSA 10 gem rate
0%
Based on the numbers below, this card is potentially worth grading — a PSA 10 nets an estimated $34,200, but the 0% gem rate means the 10 is far from guaranteed. Weigh the PSA 9 outcome below.
The breakeven math
| Line item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Raw purchase | $83.36 |
| Sales tax (8%) | $6.67 |
| Grading fee (priority tier) | $80.00 |
| Shipping | $5.00 |
| Total cost basis | $175.03 |
| Net at PSA 10 (85% payout) | +$34,199.53 (+19539%) |
| Net at PSA 9 (the downside case) | +$4,942.29 |
Assumptions: $80 grading, $5 shipping, 8% tax on the raw purchase, and keeping 85% of the sale after marketplace fees. Your numbers will differ — run them below.
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