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Is Thierry Henry [Red] #18 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Thierry Henry [Red] #18 brings $55.00 versus $27.99 raw — a $27.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($49.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $27.99
- Grade 9.5
- $55.00
- PSA 9
- $49.99
- Gem premium
- 2.0×
- 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 9.5 | $55.00 | +$2.01 | −$22.99 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $49.99 | −$3.00 | −$28.00 | −$128 |
| PSA 8 | $28.00 | −$24.99 | −$49.99 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $27.99 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $51.24 | −$26.75 |
| 50% | $52.50 | −$25.49 |
| 75% | $53.75 | −$24.24 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Thierry Henry [Red] #18 — FAQ
Is Thierry Henry [Red] #18 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Thierry Henry [Red] #18 brings $55.00 versus $27.99 raw — a $27.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($49.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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