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Is Drake Maye [Gold] #13 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Drake Maye [Gold] #13 sells for $14,300 against $39.99 raw: a $14,260 spread, 358× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($13,000) 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)
- $39.99
- Grade 9.5
- $14,300
- PSA 9
- $13,000
- Gem premium
- 358×
- 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 | $14,300 | +$14,235 | +$14,210 | +$14,110 |
| PSA 9 | $13,000 | +$12,935 | +$12,910 | +$12,810 |
Net = sale price − $39.99 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% | $13,325 | +$13,235 |
| 50% | $13,650 | +$13,560 |
| 75% | $13,975 | +$13,885 |
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] #13 — FAQ
Is Drake Maye [Gold] #13 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Drake Maye [Gold] #13 sells for $14,300 against $39.99 raw: a $14,260 spread, 358× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($13,000) 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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