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Is Troy Polamalu [Gold] #16 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 4.5× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Troy Polamalu [Gold] #16 sells for $52.50 against $11.69 raw: a $40.81 spread, 4.5× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $11.69
- Grade 8
- $52.50
- Gem premium
- 4.5×
- 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 | $52.50 | +$15.81 | −$9.19 | −$109 |
| PSA 8 | $52.50 | +$15.81 | −$9.19 | −$109 |
Net = sale price − $11.69 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 | $52.50 |
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Grading Troy Polamalu [Gold] #16 — FAQ
Is Troy Polamalu [Gold] #16 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Troy Polamalu [Gold] #16 sells for $52.50 against $11.69 raw: a $40.81 spread, 4.5× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
Is your football card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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