Is George Brett #11 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 George Brett #11 brings $291 versus $225 raw — a $66.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($184) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $225
- Grade 9.5
- $291
- PSA 9
- $184
- Gem premium
- 1.3×
- 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 | $291 | +$41.01 | +$16.01 | −$83.99 |
| PSA 9 | $184 | −$65.59 | −$90.59 | −$191 |
Net = sale price − $225 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% | $211 | −$63.94 |
| 50% | $238 | −$37.29 |
| 75% | $264 | −$10.64 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 85%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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Grading George Brett #11 — FAQ
Is George Brett #11 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 George Brett #11 brings $291 versus $225 raw — a $66.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($184) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
What gem rate makes grading George Brett #11 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting George Brett #11 breaks even when it gems about 85% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $184).
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