Is Drew Brees #251 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Drew Brees #251 sells for $168 against $8.00 raw: a $160 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.76) 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)
- $8.00
- PSA 10
- $168
- PSA 9
- $36.76
- Gem premium
- 21×
- 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 — PSA 10 | $168 | +$135 | +$110 | +$9.56 |
| PSA 9 | $36.76 | +$3.76 | −$21.24 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $20.53 | −$12.47 | −$37.47 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $8.00 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% | $69.46 | +$11.46 |
| 50% | $102 | +$44.16 |
| 75% | $135 | +$76.86 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 16%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $218 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $168 | −$50.44 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $80.00 | −$138 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $53.39 | −$165 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $168 | $80.00 | $218 | $53.39 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $40.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $36.76 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $20.53 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $11.35 |
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Grading Drew Brees #251 — FAQ
Is Drew Brees #251 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Drew Brees #251 sells for $168 against $8.00 raw: a $160 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.76) 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.
How much is a PSA 10 Drew Brees #251 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Drew Brees #251 (Football Cards 2001 Upper Deck Vintage) sells for about $168 versus $8.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 21× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Drew Brees #251?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $218, ahead of PSA 10 at $168. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Drew Brees #251 need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
What gem rate makes grading Drew Brees #251 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Drew Brees #251 breaks even when it gems about 16% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $36.76).
Is your football card centered well enough to grade?
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