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Is Len Dawson [Browns Hand Cut] #1 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Len Dawson [Browns Hand Cut] #1 sells for $1,983 against $390 raw: a $1,593 spread, 5.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,803) 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)
- $390
- Grade 9.5
- $1,983
- PSA 9
- $1,803
- Gem premium
- 5.1×
- 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 | $1,983 | +$1,568 | +$1,543 | +$1,443 |
| PSA 9 | $1,803 | +$1,388 | +$1,363 | +$1,263 |
Net = sale price − $390 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% | $1,848 | +$1,408 |
| 50% | $1,893 | +$1,453 |
| 75% | $1,938 | +$1,498 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Len Dawson [Browns Hand Cut] #1 — FAQ
Is Len Dawson [Browns Hand Cut] #1 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Len Dawson [Browns Hand Cut] #1 sells for $1,983 against $390 raw: a $1,593 spread, 5.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,803) 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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