Is Brooks Kieschnick [Mirror Gold] #118 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 8 Brooks Kieschnick [Mirror Gold] #118 brings $30.16 versus $3.41 raw — a $26.75 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.41
- Grade 8
- $30.16
- Gem premium
- 8.8×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $30.16 | +$1.75 | −$23.25 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $30.16 | +$1.75 | −$23.25 | −$123 |
Net = sale price − $3.41 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Brooks Kieschnick [Mirror Gold] #118 — FAQ
Is Brooks Kieschnick [Mirror Gold] #118 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Brooks Kieschnick [Mirror Gold] #118 brings $30.16 versus $3.41 raw — a $26.75 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
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