Is Albert Pujols #171 worth grading?
Baseball · Baseball Cards 2009 SP Authentic · full price guide →
Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Albert Pujols #171 sell for $0.99, only $0.00 above the $11.56 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $11.56
- Grade 9.5
- $0.99
- Gem premium
- 0.1×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $0.99 | −$35.57 | −$60.57 | −$161 |
Net = sale price − $11.56 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $0.99 |
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Grading Albert Pujols #171 — FAQ
Is Albert Pujols #171 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Albert Pujols #171 sell for $0.99, only $0.00 above the $11.56 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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