Is Ken Brett #444 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Ken Brett #444 sell for $22.00, only $19.78 above the $2.22 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($20.20) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.22
- Grade 9.5
- $22.00
- PSA 9
- $20.20
- Gem premium
- 9.9×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $22.00 | −$5.22 | −$30.22 | −$130 |
| PSA 9 | $20.20 | −$7.02 | −$32.02 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $2.22 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% | $20.65 | −$31.57 |
| 50% | $21.10 | −$31.12 |
| 75% | $21.55 | −$30.67 |
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 Ken Brett #444 — FAQ
Is Ken Brett #444 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Ken Brett #444 sell for $22.00, only $19.78 above the $2.22 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($20.20) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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