Is Sebastian Telfair #185 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Sebastian Telfair #185 sell for $4.25, only $2.31 above the $1.94 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.94
- Grade 9.5
- $4.25
- Gem premium
- 2.2×
- 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 9.5 | $4.25 | −$22.69 | −$47.69 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $1.94 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Sebastian Telfair #185 — FAQ
Is Sebastian Telfair #185 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Sebastian Telfair #185 sell for $4.25, only $2.31 above the $1.94 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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