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Is Drew Brees [Orange Refractor] #1 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Drew Brees [Orange Refractor] #1 sells for $143 against $97.88 raw: a $45.12 spread, 1.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($130) 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)
- $97.88
- Grade 9.5
- $143
- PSA 9
- $130
- Gem premium
- 1.5×
- 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 | $143 | +$20.12 | −$4.88 | −$105 |
| PSA 9 | $130 | +$7.11 | −$17.89 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $45.44 | −$77.44 | −$102 | −$202 |
Net = sale price − $97.88 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% | $133 | −$14.64 |
| 50% | $136 | −$11.38 |
| 75% | $140 | −$8.13 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Drew Brees [Orange Refractor] #1 — FAQ
Is Drew Brees [Orange Refractor] #1 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Drew Brees [Orange Refractor] #1 sells for $143 against $97.88 raw: a $45.12 spread, 1.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($130) 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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