Is Drake Maye #16 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Drake Maye #16 brings $163 versus $69.72 raw — a $93.73 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($78.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $69.72
- PSA 10
- $163
- PSA 9
- $78.00
- Gem premium
- 2.3×
- As of
- Jul 11, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 10 | $163 | +$68.73 | +$43.73 | −$56.27 |
| PSA 9 | $78.00 | −$16.72 | −$41.72 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $49.99 | −$44.73 | −$69.73 | −$170 |
Net = sale price − $69.72 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% | $99.36 | −$20.36 |
| 50% | $121 | +$1.00 |
| 75% | $142 | +$22.37 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 49%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $212 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $163 | −$48.55 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $98.00 | −$114 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $98.00 | −$114 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $163 | $98.00 | $212 | $98.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $157 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $78.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $49.99 |
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Grading Drake Maye #16 — FAQ
Is Drake Maye #16 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Drake Maye #16 brings $163 versus $69.72 raw — a $93.73 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($78.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Drake Maye #16 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Drake Maye #16 (Football Cards 2025 Panini Mosaic Visionary) sells for about $163 versus $69.72 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.3× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Drake Maye #16?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $212, ahead of PSA 10 at $163. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Drake Maye #16 need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
What gem rate makes grading Drake Maye #16 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Drake Maye #16 breaks even when it gems about 49% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $78.00).
Is your football card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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