Is Martin Brodeur #79 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Martin Brodeur #79 sells for $154 against $1.86 raw: a $152 spread, 83× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($140) 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)
- $1.86
- Grade 9.5
- $154
- PSA 9
- $140
- Gem premium
- 83×
- 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 | $154 | +$127 | +$102 | +$2.14 |
| PSA 9 | $140 | +$113 | +$88.13 | −$11.87 |
Net = sale price − $1.86 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% | $143 | +$91.63 |
| 50% | $147 | +$95.13 |
| 75% | $150 | +$98.64 |
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 Martin Brodeur #79 — FAQ
Is Martin Brodeur #79 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Martin Brodeur #79 sells for $154 against $1.86 raw: a $152 spread, 83× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($140) 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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