Is Troy Mallette #11 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 50× premium in Grade 9.5
A Grade 9.5 Troy Mallette #11 sells for $49.99 against $0.99 raw: a $49.00 spread, 50× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($3.29) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.99
- Grade 9.5
- $49.99
- PSA 9
- $3.29
- Gem premium
- 50×
- 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 | $49.99 | +$24.00 | −$1.00 | −$101 |
| PSA 9 | $3.29 | −$22.70 | −$47.70 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $0.99 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% | $14.96 | −$36.02 |
| 50% | $26.64 | −$24.35 |
| 75% | $38.31 | −$12.68 |
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 Troy Mallette #11 — FAQ
Is Troy Mallette #11 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Troy Mallette #11 sells for $49.99 against $0.99 raw: a $49.00 spread, 50× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($3.29) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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