Is Reid Nichols #87T worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 7 copies of Reid Nichols #87T sell for $5.99, only $5.26 above the $0.73 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.73
- Grade 7
- $5.99
- Gem premium
- 8.2×
- 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 7 | $5.99 | −$19.74 | −$44.74 | −$145 |
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Is Reid Nichols #87T worth grading?
Grade 7 copies of Reid Nichols #87T sell for $5.99, only $5.26 above the $0.73 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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