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Is Andre Drummond [Autograph] #208 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Andre Drummond [Autograph] #208 sells for $46.00 against $14.05 raw: a $31.95 spread, 3.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.99) 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)
- $14.05
- Grade 9.5
- $46.00
- PSA 9
- $41.99
- Gem premium
- 3.3×
- 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 — Grade 9.5 | $46.00 | +$6.95 | −$18.05 | −$118 |
| PSA 9 | $41.99 | +$2.94 | −$22.06 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $6.39 | −$32.66 | −$57.66 | −$158 |
Net = sale price − $14.05 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% | $42.99 | −$21.06 |
| 50% | $44.00 | −$20.05 |
| 75% | $45.00 | −$19.05 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $46.00 |
| 9 | $41.99 |
| 8 | $6.39 |
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Grading Andre Drummond [Autograph] #208 — FAQ
Is Andre Drummond [Autograph] #208 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Andre Drummond [Autograph] #208 sells for $46.00 against $14.05 raw: a $31.95 spread, 3.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.99) 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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