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Is Drew Brees [Xfractor] #1 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Drew Brees [Xfractor] #1 brings $68.37 versus $33.67 raw — a $34.70 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($32.64) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $33.67
- PSA 10
- $68.37
- PSA 9
- $32.64
- Gem premium
- 2.0×
- 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 | $68.37 | +$9.70 | −$15.30 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $32.64 | −$26.03 | −$51.03 | −$151 |
Net = sale price − $33.67 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% | $41.57 | −$42.10 |
| 50% | $50.51 | −$33.16 |
| 75% | $59.44 | −$24.23 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $89.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $68.37 | −$20.63 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $41.00 | −$48.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $41.00 | −$48.00 | 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 | $68.37 | $41.00 | $89.00 | $41.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $67.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $32.64 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Drew Brees [Xfractor] #1 — FAQ
Is Drew Brees [Xfractor] #1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Drew Brees [Xfractor] #1 brings $68.37 versus $33.67 raw — a $34.70 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($32.64) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Drew Brees [Xfractor] #1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Drew Brees [Xfractor] #1 (Football Cards 2009 Bowman Chrome) sells for about $68.37 versus $33.67 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.0× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Drew Brees [Xfractor] #1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $89.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $68.37. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Drew Brees [Xfractor] #1 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.
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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