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Is Drake Maye [Gold] #8 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Drake Maye [Gold] #8 sells for $9,277 against $1,800 raw: a $7,477 spread, 5.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($7,100) 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)
- $1,800
- Grade 9.5
- $9,277
- PSA 9
- $7,100
- Gem premium
- 5.2×
- 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 | $9,277 | +$7,452 | +$7,427 | +$7,327 |
| PSA 9 | $7,100 | +$5,275 | +$5,250 | +$5,150 |
| PSA 8 | $1,700 | −$125 | −$150 | −$250 |
Net = sale price − $1,800 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% | $7,644 | +$5,794 |
| 50% | $8,189 | +$6,339 |
| 75% | $8,733 | +$6,883 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Drake Maye [Gold] #8 — FAQ
Is Drake Maye [Gold] #8 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Drake Maye [Gold] #8 sells for $9,277 against $1,800 raw: a $7,477 spread, 5.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($7,100) 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.
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