Is Joe Montana, Boomer Esiason #229 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of Joe Montana, Boomer Esiason #229 sell for $12.00, only $9.73 above the $2.27 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.27
- Grade 8
- $12.00
- Gem premium
- 5.3×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $12.00 | −$15.27 | −$40.27 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $12.00 | −$15.27 | −$40.27 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $2.27 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Joe Montana, Boomer Esiason #229 — FAQ
Is Joe Montana, Boomer Esiason #229 worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of Joe Montana, Boomer Esiason #229 sell for $12.00, only $9.73 above the $2.27 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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