Is Charles Barkley #T40-26 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of Charles Barkley #T40-26 sell for $23.00, only $18.00 above the $5.00 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.00
- Grade 8
- $23.00
- Gem premium
- 4.6×
- 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 8 | $23.00 | −$7.00 | −$32.00 | −$132 |
| PSA 8 | $23.00 | −$7.00 | −$32.00 | −$132 |
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Grading Charles Barkley #T40-26 — FAQ
Is Charles Barkley #T40-26 worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of Charles Barkley #T40-26 sell for $23.00, only $18.00 above the $5.00 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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