Is Thumbs UPTON #16b worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Thumbs UPTON #16b sell for $10.50, only $8.25 above the $2.25 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.25
- Grade 9.5
- $10.50
- Gem premium
- 4.7×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $10.50 | −$16.75 | −$41.75 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $2.25 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $10.50 |
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Grading Thumbs UPTON #16b — FAQ
Is Thumbs UPTON #16b worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Thumbs UPTON #16b sell for $10.50, only $8.25 above the $2.25 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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