Is Troy Glaus [21st National Anaheim] #253 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Troy Glaus [21st National Anaheim] #253 sell for $14.75, only $13.88 above the $0.87 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.87
- Grade 9.5
- $14.75
- Gem premium
- 17×
- 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 | $14.75 | −$11.12 | −$36.12 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $0.87 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Troy Glaus [21st National Anaheim] #253 — FAQ
Is Troy Glaus [21st National Anaheim] #253 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Troy Glaus [21st National Anaheim] #253 sell for $14.75, only $13.88 above the $0.87 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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