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Is Drake Maye / Tom Brady [Indigo] #PP-7 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Drake Maye / Tom Brady [Indigo] #PP-7 brings $320 versus $214 raw — a $106 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($113) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $214
- PSA 10
- $320
- PSA 9
- $113
- Gem premium
- 1.5×
- 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 | $320 | +$81.42 | +$56.42 | −$43.58 |
| PSA 9 | $113 | −$126 | −$151 | −$251 |
| PSA 8 | $66.85 | −$172 | −$197 | −$297 |
Net = sale price − $214 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% | $165 | −$98.94 |
| 50% | $217 | −$47.15 |
| 75% | $269 | +$4.64 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 73%. 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 | $417 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $320 | −$96.61 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $192 | −$225 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $192 | −$225 | 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 Drake Maye / Tom Brady [Indigo] #PP-7 — FAQ
Is Drake Maye / Tom Brady [Indigo] #PP-7 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Drake Maye / Tom Brady [Indigo] #PP-7 brings $320 versus $214 raw — a $106 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($113) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Drake Maye / Tom Brady [Indigo] #PP-7 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Drake Maye / Tom Brady [Indigo] #PP-7 (Football Cards 2024 Topps Signature Class Paramount Pairings) sells for about $320 versus $214 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.5× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Drake Maye / Tom Brady [Indigo] #PP-7?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $417, ahead of PSA 10 at $320. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Drake Maye / Tom Brady [Indigo] #PP-7 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 / Tom Brady [Indigo] #PP-7 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Drake Maye / Tom Brady [Indigo] #PP-7 breaks even when it gems about 73% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $113).
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