Is Ulf Nilsson #116 worth grading?
Hockey · Hockey Cards 1980 Topps · full price guide →
Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of Ulf Nilsson #116 sell for $8.57, only $7.36 above the $1.21 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.21
- Grade 8
- $8.57
- Gem premium
- 7.1×
- 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 8 | $8.57 | −$17.64 | −$42.64 | −$143 |
| PSA 8 | $8.57 | −$17.64 | −$42.64 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $1.21 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other 1980 Topps cards worth checking
Full set checklist →
![Wayne Gretzky [Record Breaker] #3 1980 Topps card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/wFYAAeSw9wtquRvK/s-l500.jpg)
![Wayne Gretzky [Checklist] #182 1980 Topps card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/324AAeSwqrFqV9qD/s-l500.jpg)
![Scoring Leaders [Dionne, Gretzky, Lafleur] #163 1980 Topps card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/ru4AAeSwKqNqOtsv/s-l500.jpg)
Grading Ulf Nilsson #116 — FAQ
Is Ulf Nilsson #116 worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of Ulf Nilsson #116 sell for $8.57, only $7.36 above the $1.21 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
Best on iPhone & Android
Check your hockey card in the Midpoint app
Scan with your camera to measure centering to the millimeter, get an AI grade with corner and edge close-ups, see what your copy is worth, and track it in your portfolio. Free to start.
