Is Tom Brady [Black] #258 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 8 Tom Brady [Black] #258 brings $278 versus $240 raw — a $37.78 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $240
- Grade 8
- $278
- Gem premium
- 1.2×
- 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 8 | $278 | +$12.78 | −$12.22 | −$112 |
| PSA 8 | $278 | +$12.78 | −$12.22 | −$112 |
Net = sale price − $240 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 8 | $278 |
| 7 | $222 |
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Grading Tom Brady [Black] #258 — FAQ
Is Tom Brady [Black] #258 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Tom Brady [Black] #258 brings $278 versus $240 raw — a $37.78 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
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