Is Mike Trout [Purple Shimmer] #173 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 7 copies of Mike Trout [Purple Shimmer] #173 sell for $67.00, only $0.00 above the $250 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $250
- Grade 7
- $67.00
- Gem premium
- 0.3×
- 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 7 | $67.00 | −$208 | −$233 | −$333 |
Net = sale price − $250 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Mike Trout [Purple Shimmer] #173 — FAQ
Is Mike Trout [Purple Shimmer] #173 worth grading?
Grade 7 copies of Mike Trout [Purple Shimmer] #173 sell for $67.00, only $0.00 above the $250 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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