Is Phoenix #121 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of Phoenix #121 sell for $18.50, only $15.74 above the $2.76 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.76
- Grade 8
- $18.50
- Gem premium
- 6.7×
- As of
- Aug 15, 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 | $18.50 | −$9.26 | −$34.26 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $18.50 | −$9.26 | −$34.26 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $2.76 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 |
|---|---|
| 8 | $18.50 |
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Is Phoenix #121 worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of Phoenix #121 sell for $18.50, only $15.74 above the $2.76 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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