Is Tony Esposito [West] #126 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 7 copies of Tony Esposito [West] #126 sell for $8.27, only $5.77 above the $2.50 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.50
- Grade 7
- $8.27
- Gem premium
- 3.3×
- 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 | $8.27 | −$19.23 | −$44.23 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $2.50 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Tony Esposito [West] #126 — FAQ
Is Tony Esposito [West] #126 worth grading?
Grade 7 copies of Tony Esposito [West] #126 sell for $8.27, only $5.77 above the $2.50 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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