Is Bart Starr #1 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Bart Starr #1 brings $29.99 versus $2.31 raw — a $27.68 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.31
- Grade 9.5
- $29.99
- Gem premium
- 13×
- 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 | $29.99 | +$2.68 | −$22.32 | −$122 |
Net = sale price − $2.31 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Bart Starr #1 — FAQ
Is Bart Starr #1 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Bart Starr #1 brings $29.99 versus $2.31 raw — a $27.68 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
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