Is Edgerrin James [Purple] #EJ-A worth grading?
Football · Football Cards 1999 SP Authentic Player's Ink · full price guide →
Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 7 copies of Edgerrin James [Purple] #EJ-A sell for $83.00, only $0.00 above the $178 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $178
- Grade 7
- $83.00
- Gem premium
- 0.5×
- 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 7 | $83.00 | −$120 | −$145 | −$245 |
Net = sale price − $178 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Edgerrin James [Purple] #EJ-A — FAQ
Is Edgerrin James [Purple] #EJ-A worth grading?
Grade 7 copies of Edgerrin James [Purple] #EJ-A sell for $83.00, only $0.00 above the $178 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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