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Is Tom Brady [Gold Sparkle] #291 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Tom Brady [Gold Sparkle] #291 brings $305 versus $239 raw — a $65.89 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($250) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $239
- Grade 9.5
- $305
- PSA 9
- $250
- Gem premium
- 1.3×
- 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 | $305 | +$40.89 | +$15.89 | −$84.11 |
| PSA 9 | $250 | −$14.23 | −$39.23 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $239 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% | $264 | −$25.45 |
| 50% | $278 | −$11.67 |
| 75% | $291 | +$2.11 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 71%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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Grading Tom Brady [Gold Sparkle] #291 — FAQ
Is Tom Brady [Gold Sparkle] #291 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Tom Brady [Gold Sparkle] #291 brings $305 versus $239 raw — a $65.89 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($250) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
What gem rate makes grading Tom Brady [Gold Sparkle] #291 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Tom Brady [Gold Sparkle] #291 breaks even when it gems about 71% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $250).
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