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Is Drake Maye [Aqua Sonar] #RA-DMA worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Drake Maye [Aqua Sonar] #RA-DMA brings $1,751 versus $800 raw — a $951 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($800) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $800
- PSA 10
- $1,751
- PSA 9
- $800
- Gem premium
- 2.2×
- 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 — PSA 10 | $1,751 | +$926 | +$901 | +$801 |
| PSA 9 | $800 | −$25.00 | −$50.00 | −$150 |
| PSA 8 | $373 | −$452 | −$477 | −$577 |
Net = sale price − $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% | $1,038 | +$188 |
| 50% | $1,275 | +$425 |
| 75% | $1,513 | +$663 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 5%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $2,276 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,751 | −$525 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,050 | −$1,226 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $1,050 | −$1,226 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $1,751 | $1,050 | $2,276 | $1,050 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $880 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $800 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $373 |
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Grading Drake Maye [Aqua Sonar] #RA-DMA — FAQ
Is Drake Maye [Aqua Sonar] #RA-DMA worth grading?
A PSA 10 Drake Maye [Aqua Sonar] #RA-DMA brings $1,751 versus $800 raw — a $951 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($800) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Drake Maye [Aqua Sonar] #RA-DMA worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Drake Maye [Aqua Sonar] #RA-DMA (Football Cards 2024 Topps Chrome Rookie Autograph) sells for about $1,751 versus $800 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.2× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Drake Maye [Aqua Sonar] #RA-DMA?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $2,276, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,751. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Drake Maye [Aqua Sonar] #RA-DMA 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.
What gem rate makes grading Drake Maye [Aqua Sonar] #RA-DMA break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Drake Maye [Aqua Sonar] #RA-DMA breaks even when it gems about 5% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $800).
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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