Is Paul Pierce #161 worth grading?
Basketball · Basketball Cards 2003 Ultra Gold Medallion · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 18× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Paul Pierce #161 sells for $45.00 against $2.51 raw: a $42.49 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.51
- Grade 8
- $45.00
- Gem premium
- 18×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $45.00 | +$17.49 | −$7.51 | −$108 |
| PSA 8 | $45.00 | +$17.49 | −$7.51 | −$108 |
Net = sale price − $2.51 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Paul Pierce #161 — FAQ
Is Paul Pierce #161 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Paul Pierce #161 sells for $45.00 against $2.51 raw: a $42.49 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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