Is Brian Piccolo #26 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Brian Piccolo #26 sells for $3,232 against $28.53 raw: a $3,203 spread, 113× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,938) 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)
- $28.53
- Grade 9.5
- $3,232
- PSA 9
- $2,938
- Gem premium
- 113×
- 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 | $3,232 | +$3,178 | +$3,153 | +$3,053 |
| PSA 9 | $2,938 | +$2,884 | +$2,859 | +$2,759 |
| PSA 8 | $380 | +$326 | +$301 | +$201 |
Net = sale price − $28.53 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% | $3,012 | +$2,933 |
| 50% | $3,085 | +$3,006 |
| 75% | $3,159 | +$3,080 |
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 | $3,232 |
| 9 | $2,938 |
| 8 | $380 |
| 7 | $171 |
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Grading Brian Piccolo #26 — FAQ
Is Brian Piccolo #26 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Brian Piccolo #26 sells for $3,232 against $28.53 raw: a $3,203 spread, 113× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,938) 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?
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