Is George Brett #13 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 George Brett #13 sells for $143 against $1.80 raw: a $141 spread, 79× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($130) 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)
- $1.80
- Grade 9.5
- $143
- PSA 9
- $130
- Gem premium
- 79×
- 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 | $143 | +$116 | +$91.20 | −$8.80 |
| PSA 9 | $130 | +$103 | +$78.19 | −$21.81 |
| PSA 8 | $79.99 | +$53.19 | +$28.19 | −$71.81 |
Net = sale price − $1.80 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% | $133 | +$81.44 |
| 50% | $136 | +$84.69 |
| 75% | $140 | +$87.95 |
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 George Brett #13 — FAQ
Is George Brett #13 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 George Brett #13 sells for $143 against $1.80 raw: a $141 spread, 79× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($130) 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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