Is Patrick Mahomes II / Travis Kelce #1 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Patrick Mahomes II / Travis Kelce #1 sells for $2,393 against $900 raw: a $1,493 spread, 2.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,176) 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)
- $900
- Grade 9.5
- $2,393
- PSA 9
- $2,176
- Gem premium
- 2.7×
- 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 | $2,393 | +$1,468 | +$1,443 | +$1,343 |
| PSA 9 | $2,176 | +$1,251 | +$1,226 | +$1,126 |
| PSA 8 | $1,400 | +$475 | +$450 | +$350 |
Net = sale price − $900 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% | $2,230 | +$1,280 |
| 50% | $2,284 | +$1,334 |
| 75% | $2,339 | +$1,389 |
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 Patrick Mahomes II / Travis Kelce #1 — FAQ
Is Patrick Mahomes II / Travis Kelce #1 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Patrick Mahomes II / Travis Kelce #1 sells for $2,393 against $900 raw: a $1,493 spread, 2.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,176) 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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