Is Drew Brees [Mini Bazooka Back] #C20 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Drew Brees [Mini Bazooka Back] #C20 sells for $56.00 against $0.99 raw: a $55.01 spread, 57× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($51.00) 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)
- $0.99
- Grade 9.5
- $56.00
- PSA 9
- $51.00
- Gem premium
- 57×
- 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 | $56.00 | +$30.01 | +$5.01 | −$94.99 |
| PSA 9 | $51.00 | +$25.01 | +$0.01 | −$99.99 |
Net = sale price − $0.99 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% | $52.25 | +$1.26 |
| 50% | $53.50 | +$2.51 |
| 75% | $54.75 | +$3.76 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Drew Brees [Mini Bazooka Back] #C20 — FAQ
Is Drew Brees [Mini Bazooka Back] #C20 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Drew Brees [Mini Bazooka Back] #C20 sells for $56.00 against $0.99 raw: a $55.01 spread, 57× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($51.00) 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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