Is Max Verstappen #F1-1 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Max Verstappen #F1-1 sells for $55.00 against $19.94 raw: a $35.06 spread, 2.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.00) 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)
- $19.94
- Grade 9.5
- $55.00
- PSA 9
- $50.00
- Gem premium
- 2.8×
- 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 | $55.00 | +$10.06 | −$14.94 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $50.00 | +$5.06 | −$19.94 | −$120 |
Net = sale price − $19.94 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% | $51.25 | −$18.69 |
| 50% | $52.50 | −$17.44 |
| 75% | $53.75 | −$16.19 |
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 Max Verstappen #F1-1 — FAQ
Is Max Verstappen #F1-1 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Max Verstappen #F1-1 sells for $55.00 against $19.94 raw: a $35.06 spread, 2.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.00) 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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