Is David Alaba [Tie Dye] #ES-DAL worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of David Alaba [Tie Dye] #ES-DAL sell for $26.00, only $1.39 above the $24.61 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $24.61
- Grade 8
- $26.00
- Gem premium
- 1.1×
- 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 | $26.00 | −$23.61 | −$48.61 | −$149 |
| PSA 8 | $26.00 | −$23.61 | −$48.61 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $24.61 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading David Alaba [Tie Dye] #ES-DAL — FAQ
Is David Alaba [Tie Dye] #ES-DAL worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of David Alaba [Tie Dye] #ES-DAL sell for $26.00, only $1.39 above the $24.61 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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