Is Drew Allar [Orange] #TBK-15 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Drew Allar [Orange] #TBK-15 sells for $109 against $25.95 raw: a $83.05 spread, 4.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($99.00) 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)
- $25.95
- Grade 9.5
- $109
- PSA 9
- $99.00
- Gem premium
- 4.2×
- 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 | $109 | +$58.05 | +$33.05 | −$66.95 |
| PSA 9 | $99.00 | +$48.05 | +$23.05 | −$76.95 |
| PSA 8 | $27.00 | −$23.95 | −$48.95 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $25.95 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% | $102 | +$25.55 |
| 50% | $104 | +$28.05 |
| 75% | $107 | +$30.55 |
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 Drew Allar [Orange] #TBK-15 — FAQ
Is Drew Allar [Orange] #TBK-15 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Drew Allar [Orange] #TBK-15 sells for $109 against $25.95 raw: a $83.05 spread, 4.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($99.00) 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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