Is Emmitt Smith [Precious Metal Gems Green] #126 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 8 Emmitt Smith [Precious Metal Gems Green] #126 brings $40,000 versus $30,000 raw — a $10,000 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $30,000
- Grade 8
- $40,000
- Gem premium
- 1.3×
- 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 | $40,000 | +$9,975 | +$9,950 | +$9,850 |
| PSA 8 | $40,000 | +$9,975 | +$9,950 | +$9,850 |
Net = sale price − $30,000 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Emmitt Smith [Precious Metal Gems Green] #126 — FAQ
Is Emmitt Smith [Precious Metal Gems Green] #126 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Emmitt Smith [Precious Metal Gems Green] #126 brings $40,000 versus $30,000 raw — a $10,000 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
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