Is Jim Brown #TTR1 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Jim Brown #TTR1 sells for $989 against $383 raw: a $606 spread, 2.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($899) 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)
- $383
- Grade 9.5
- $989
- PSA 9
- $899
- Gem premium
- 2.6×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $989 | +$581 | +$556 | +$456 |
| PSA 9 | $899 | +$491 | +$466 | +$366 |
| PSA 8 | $700 | +$292 | +$267 | +$167 |
Net = sale price − $383 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% | $921 | +$488 |
| 50% | $944 | +$511 |
| 75% | $966 | +$533 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $989 |
| 9 | $899 |
| 8 | $700 |
| 7 | $538 |
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Grading Jim Brown #TTR1 — FAQ
Is Jim Brown #TTR1 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Jim Brown #TTR1 sells for $989 against $383 raw: a $606 spread, 2.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($899) 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.
Is your football card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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