Is Drew Brees #UL-19 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 4.5× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Drew Brees #UL-19 sells for $60.04 against $13.38 raw: a $46.66 spread, 4.5× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($37.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $13.38
- PSA 10
- $60.04
- PSA 9
- $37.50
- Gem premium
- 4.5×
- 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 — PSA 10 | $60.04 | +$21.66 | −$3.34 | −$103 |
| PSA 9 | $37.50 | −$0.88 | −$25.88 | −$126 |
| PSA 8 | $16.51 | −$21.87 | −$46.87 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $13.38 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% | $43.13 | −$20.25 |
| 50% | $48.77 | −$14.61 |
| 75% | $54.41 | −$8.98 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $78.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $60.04 | −$17.96 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $36.00 | −$42.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $36.00 | −$42.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
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Grading Drew Brees #UL-19 — FAQ
Is Drew Brees #UL-19 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Drew Brees #UL-19 sells for $60.04 against $13.38 raw: a $46.66 spread, 4.5× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($37.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Drew Brees #UL-19 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Drew Brees #UL-19 (Football Cards 2024 Topps Chrome Urban Legends) sells for about $60.04 versus $13.38 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.5× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Drew Brees #UL-19?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $78.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $60.04. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Drew Brees #UL-19 need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
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