Is Tom Brady [Autograph] #FV1 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Tom Brady [Autograph] #FV1 sells for $2,831 against $1,599 raw: a $1,232 spread, 1.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,574) 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)
- $1,599
- Grade 9.5
- $2,831
- PSA 9
- $2,574
- 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 | $2,831 | +$1,207 | +$1,182 | +$1,082 |
| PSA 9 | $2,574 | +$950 | +$925 | +$825 |
Net = sale price − $1,599 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% | $2,638 | +$989 |
| 50% | $2,702 | +$1,053 |
| 75% | $2,767 | +$1,118 |
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 Tom Brady [Autograph] #FV1 — FAQ
Is Tom Brady [Autograph] #FV1 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Tom Brady [Autograph] #FV1 sells for $2,831 against $1,599 raw: a $1,232 spread, 1.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,574) 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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