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Is Troy Polamalu [Gold] #16 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 4.7× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Troy Polamalu [Gold] #16 sells for $52.50 against $11.17 raw: a $41.33 spread, 4.7× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $11.17
- Grade 8
- $52.50
- Gem premium
- 4.7×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | +$16.33 | −$8.67 | −$109 |
| PSA 8 | $52.50 | +$16.33 | −$8.67 | −$109 |
Net = sale price − $11.17 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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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 $11.17 raw: a $41.33 spread, 4.7× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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