Is Leighton Vander Esch #SSP-LVE worth grading?
Football · Football Cards 2021 Panini Select Signatures Select · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Leighton Vander Esch #SSP-LVE sells for $127 against $5.25 raw: a $122 spread, 24× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($115) 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)
- $5.25
- Grade 9.5
- $127
- PSA 9
- $115
- Gem premium
- 24×
- 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 | $127 | +$96.75 | +$71.75 | −$28.25 |
| PSA 9 | $115 | +$84.75 | +$59.75 | −$40.25 |
Net = sale price − $5.25 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% | $118 | +$62.75 |
| 50% | $121 | +$65.75 |
| 75% | $124 | +$68.75 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other 2021 Panini Select Signatures Select cards worth checking
Full set checklist →
Grading Leighton Vander Esch #SSP-LVE — FAQ
Is Leighton Vander Esch #SSP-LVE worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Leighton Vander Esch #SSP-LVE sells for $127 against $5.25 raw: a $122 spread, 24× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($115) 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.
Best on iPhone & Android
Check your football card in the Midpoint app
Scan with your camera to measure centering to the millimeter, get an AI grade with corner and edge close-ups, see what your copy is worth, and track it in your portfolio. Free to start.
