Is Ryan Leaf #80 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Ryan Leaf #80 sell for $26.00, only $24.75 above the $1.25 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($23.95) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.25
- Grade 9.5
- $26.00
- PSA 9
- $23.95
- Gem premium
- 21×
- 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 | $26.00 | −$0.25 | −$25.25 | −$125 |
| PSA 9 | $23.95 | −$2.30 | −$27.30 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $1.25 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% | $24.46 | −$26.79 |
| 50% | $24.98 | −$26.27 |
| 75% | $25.49 | −$25.76 |
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 Ryan Leaf #80 — FAQ
Is Ryan Leaf #80 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Ryan Leaf #80 sell for $26.00, only $24.75 above the $1.25 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($23.95) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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