Is Andre Thornton #278 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of Andre Thornton #278 sell for $9.99, only $9.11 above the $0.88 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.88
- Grade 8
- $9.99
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 8 | $9.99 | −$15.89 | −$40.89 | −$141 |
| PSA 8 | $9.99 | −$15.89 | −$40.89 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $0.88 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Andre Thornton #278 — FAQ
Is Andre Thornton #278 worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of Andre Thornton #278 sell for $9.99, only $9.11 above the $0.88 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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