Is Peyton Manning worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Peyton Manning sell for $157, only $18.54 above the $138 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($143) 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)
- $138
- Grade 9.5
- $157
- PSA 9
- $143
- Gem premium
- 1.1×
- 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 | $157 | −$6.46 | −$31.46 | −$131 |
| PSA 9 | $143 | −$20.96 | −$45.96 | −$146 |
| PSA 8 | $125 | −$38.46 | −$63.46 | −$163 |
Net = sale price − $138 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% | $146 | −$42.34 |
| 50% | $150 | −$38.71 |
| 75% | $153 | −$35.09 |
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 Peyton Manning — FAQ
Is Peyton Manning worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Peyton Manning sell for $157, only $18.54 above the $138 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($143) 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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