Is Mario Lemieux [Blue] #71 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of Mario Lemieux [Blue] #71 sell for $7.39, only $0.00 above the $14.41 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $14.41
- Grade 8
- $7.39
- Gem premium
- 0.5×
- 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 8 | $7.39 | −$32.02 | −$57.02 | −$157 |
| PSA 8 | $7.39 | −$32.02 | −$57.02 | −$157 |
Net = sale price − $14.41 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Mario Lemieux [Blue] #71 — FAQ
Is Mario Lemieux [Blue] #71 worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of Mario Lemieux [Blue] #71 sell for $7.39, only $0.00 above the $14.41 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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