Is Terrell Brandon #136 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Terrell Brandon #136 sells for $44.00 against $2.62 raw: a $41.38 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.99) 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)
- $2.62
- Grade 9.5
- $44.00
- PSA 9
- $39.99
- Gem premium
- 17×
- 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 | $44.00 | +$16.38 | −$8.62 | −$109 |
| PSA 9 | $39.99 | +$12.37 | −$12.63 | −$113 |
Net = sale price − $2.62 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% | $40.99 | −$11.63 |
| 50% | $42.00 | −$10.62 |
| 75% | $43.00 | −$9.62 |
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 Terrell Brandon #136 — FAQ
Is Terrell Brandon #136 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Terrell Brandon #136 sells for $44.00 against $2.62 raw: a $41.38 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.99) 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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