Is Drew Brees [Pigskin Gold Refractor] #8 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Drew Brees [Pigskin Gold Refractor] #8 sells for $158 against $88.27 raw: a $69.23 spread, 1.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($150) 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)
- $88.27
- PSA 10
- $158
- PSA 9
- $150
- Gem premium
- 1.8×
- 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 | $158 | +$44.23 | +$19.23 | −$80.77 |
| PSA 9 | $150 | +$36.73 | +$11.73 | −$88.27 |
| PSA 8 | $82.99 | −$30.28 | −$55.28 | −$155 |
Net = sale price − $88.27 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% | $152 | +$13.61 |
| 50% | $154 | +$15.48 |
| 75% | $156 | +$17.36 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $205 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $158 | −$47.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $95.00 | −$110 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $95.00 | −$110 | 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 | $158 | $95.00 | $205 | $95.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $154 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $150 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $82.99 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Drew Brees [Pigskin Gold Refractor] #8 — FAQ
Is Drew Brees [Pigskin Gold Refractor] #8 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Drew Brees [Pigskin Gold Refractor] #8 sells for $158 against $88.27 raw: a $69.23 spread, 1.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($150) 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.
How much is a PSA 10 Drew Brees [Pigskin Gold Refractor] #8 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Drew Brees [Pigskin Gold Refractor] #8 (Football Cards 2009 Topps Finest) sells for about $158 versus $88.27 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.8× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Drew Brees [Pigskin Gold Refractor] #8?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $205, ahead of PSA 10 at $158. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Drew Brees [Pigskin Gold Refractor] #8 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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