Is Tom Brady #GK-5 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Tom Brady #GK-5 sells for $138 against $37.58 raw: a $100 spread, 3.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($125) 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)
- $37.58
- Grade 9.5
- $138
- PSA 9
- $125
- Gem premium
- 3.7×
- 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 | $138 | +$75.42 | +$50.42 | −$49.58 |
| PSA 9 | $125 | +$62.42 | +$37.42 | −$62.58 |
| PSA 8 | $65.00 | +$2.42 | −$22.58 | −$123 |
Net = sale price − $37.58 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% | $128 | +$40.67 |
| 50% | $132 | +$43.92 |
| 75% | $135 | +$47.17 |
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 | $138 |
| 9 | $125 |
| 8 | $65.00 |
| 7 | $59.99 |
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Grading Tom Brady #GK-5 — FAQ
Is Tom Brady #GK-5 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Tom Brady #GK-5 sells for $138 against $37.58 raw: a $100 spread, 3.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($125) 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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