Is Lawrence Taylor #HOF3 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Lawrence Taylor #HOF3 brings $118 versus $75.00 raw — a $43.38 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($71.80) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $75.00
- Grade 9.5
- $118
- PSA 9
- $71.80
- Gem premium
- 1.6×
- 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 | $118 | +$18.38 | −$6.62 | −$107 |
| PSA 9 | $71.80 | −$28.20 | −$53.20 | −$153 |
Net = sale price − $75.00 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% | $83.44 | −$41.56 |
| 50% | $95.09 | −$29.91 |
| 75% | $107 | −$18.27 |
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 Lawrence Taylor #HOF3 — FAQ
Is Lawrence Taylor #HOF3 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Lawrence Taylor #HOF3 brings $118 versus $75.00 raw — a $43.38 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($71.80) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
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