Is Drew Brees #M-8 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Drew Brees #M-8 sell for $44.00, only $19.71 above the $24.29 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($39.99) 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)
- $24.29
- Grade 9.5
- $44.00
- PSA 9
- $39.99
- Gem premium
- 1.8×
- 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 | $44.00 | −$5.29 | −$30.29 | −$130 |
| PSA 9 | $39.99 | −$9.30 | −$34.30 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $24.29 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% | $40.99 | −$33.30 |
| 50% | $42.00 | −$32.29 |
| 75% | $43.00 | −$31.29 |
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 Drew Brees #M-8 — FAQ
Is Drew Brees #M-8 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Drew Brees #M-8 sell for $44.00, only $19.71 above the $24.29 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($39.99) 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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