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Is Philip Rivers [Gold] #17 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of Philip Rivers [Gold] #17 sell for $23.53, only $0.00 above the $75.00 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $75.00
- Grade 8
- $23.53
- Gem premium
- 0.3×
- 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 — Grade 8 | $23.53 | −$76.47 | −$101 | −$201 |
| PSA 8 | $23.53 | −$76.47 | −$101 | −$201 |
Net = sale price − $75.00 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 8 | $23.53 |
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Grading Philip Rivers [Gold] #17 — FAQ
Is Philip Rivers [Gold] #17 worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of Philip Rivers [Gold] #17 sell for $23.53, only $0.00 above the $75.00 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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