Is Drew Brees #DT-10 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Drew Brees #DT-10 sells for $1,838 against $588 raw: a $1,251 spread, 3.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,671) 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)
- $588
- Grade 9.5
- $1,838
- PSA 9
- $1,671
- Gem premium
- 3.1×
- 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 | $1,838 | +$1,226 | +$1,201 | +$1,101 |
| PSA 9 | $1,671 | +$1,058 | +$1,033 | +$933 |
Net = sale price − $588 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% | $1,712 | +$1,075 |
| 50% | $1,754 | +$1,117 |
| 75% | $1,796 | +$1,159 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Drew Brees #DT-10 — FAQ
Is Drew Brees #DT-10 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Drew Brees #DT-10 sells for $1,838 against $588 raw: a $1,251 spread, 3.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,671) 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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