Is Andrew Luck #BW-1 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Andrew Luck #BW-1 brings $46.25 versus $17.00 raw — a $29.25 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($26.01) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $17.00
- Grade 9.5
- $46.25
- PSA 9
- $26.01
- Gem premium
- 2.7×
- 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 | $46.25 | +$4.25 | −$20.75 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $26.01 | −$15.99 | −$40.99 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $17.00 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% | $31.07 | −$35.93 |
| 50% | $36.13 | −$30.87 |
| 75% | $41.19 | −$25.81 |
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 Andrew Luck #BW-1 — FAQ
Is Andrew Luck #BW-1 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Andrew Luck #BW-1 brings $46.25 versus $17.00 raw — a $29.25 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($26.01) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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