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Is Drake Maye [Black Pandora] #3 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Drake Maye [Black Pandora] #3 brings $671 versus $624 raw — a $47.12 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($610) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $624
- Grade 9.5
- $671
- PSA 9
- $610
- Gem premium
- 1.1×
- 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 | $671 | +$22.12 | −$2.88 | −$103 |
| PSA 9 | $610 | −$38.88 | −$63.88 | −$164 |
Net = sale price − $624 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% | $625 | −$48.63 |
| 50% | $641 | −$33.38 |
| 75% | $656 | −$18.13 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Drake Maye [Black Pandora] #3 — FAQ
Is Drake Maye [Black Pandora] #3 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Drake Maye [Black Pandora] #3 brings $671 versus $624 raw — a $47.12 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($610) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
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