Is Bronko Nagurski #53 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Bronko Nagurski #53 sells for $120 against $10.07 raw: a $110 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($109) 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)
- $10.07
- Grade 9.5
- $120
- PSA 9
- $109
- Gem premium
- 12×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $120 | +$84.93 | +$59.93 | −$40.07 |
| PSA 9 | $109 | +$73.93 | +$48.93 | −$51.07 |
Net = sale price − $10.07 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% | $112 | +$51.68 |
| 50% | $115 | +$54.43 |
| 75% | $117 | +$57.18 |
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 Bronko Nagurski #53 — FAQ
Is Bronko Nagurski #53 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Bronko Nagurski #53 sells for $120 against $10.07 raw: a $110 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($109) 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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