Is Isiah Thomas worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 7 copies of Isiah Thomas sell for $12.50, only $10.05 above the $2.45 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.45
- Grade 7
- $12.50
- Gem premium
- 5.1×
- 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 7 | $12.50 | −$14.95 | −$39.95 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $2.45 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Is Isiah Thomas worth grading?
Grade 7 copies of Isiah Thomas sell for $12.50, only $10.05 above the $2.45 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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