Is Cooper Flagg [Tri-Color Refractor] #251 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of Cooper Flagg [Tri-Color Refractor] #251 sell for $7,000, only $0.00 above the $7,588 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $7,588
- Grade 8
- $7,000
- Gem premium
- 0.9×
- 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 | $7,000 | −$613 | −$638 | −$738 |
| PSA 8 | $7,000 | −$613 | −$638 | −$738 |
Net = sale price − $7,588 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 | $7,000 |
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Grading Cooper Flagg [Tri-Color Refractor] #251 — FAQ
Is Cooper Flagg [Tri-Color Refractor] #251 worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of Cooper Flagg [Tri-Color Refractor] #251 sell for $7,000, only $0.00 above the $7,588 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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