![Art Shell [Born 11/26/46] #161 (Football Cards 1990 Pro Set) — is it worth grading?](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/3bsAAOSwH41hGCFj/s-l1600.jpg)
Is Art Shell [Born 11/26/46] #161 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of Art Shell [Born 11/26/46] #161 sell for $6.99, only $1.38 above the $5.61 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.61
- Grade 8
- $6.99
- Gem premium
- 1.2×
- 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 | $6.99 | −$23.62 | −$48.62 | −$149 |
| PSA 8 | $6.99 | −$23.62 | −$48.62 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $5.61 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 | $6.99 |
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Grading Art Shell [Born 11/26/46] #161 — FAQ
Is Art Shell [Born 11/26/46] #161 worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of Art Shell [Born 11/26/46] #161 sell for $6.99, only $1.38 above the $5.61 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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