Is Drake Maye [Gold] #3 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Drake Maye [Gold] #3 sells for $412 against $159 raw: a $254 spread, 2.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($375) 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)
- $159
- Grade 9.5
- $412
- PSA 9
- $375
- Gem premium
- 2.6×
- 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 | $412 | +$229 | +$204 | +$104 |
| PSA 9 | $375 | +$191 | +$166 | +$66.49 |
Net = sale price − $159 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% | $384 | +$176 |
| 50% | $393 | +$185 |
| 75% | $403 | +$194 |
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] #3 — FAQ
Is Drake Maye [Gold] #3 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Drake Maye [Gold] #3 sells for $412 against $159 raw: a $254 spread, 2.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($375) 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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