Is Jeff the Land Shark [Human Torch] #156 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Jeff the Land Shark [Human Torch] #156 sell for $153, only $0.00 above the $224 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $224
- Grade 9.5
- $153
- Gem premium
- 0.7×
- 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 9.5 | $153 | −$96.95 | −$122 | −$222 |
| PSA 8 | $123 | −$127 | −$152 | −$252 |
Net = sale price − $224 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 | $153 |
| 8 | $123 |
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Grading Jeff the Land Shark [Human Torch] #156 — FAQ
Is Jeff the Land Shark [Human Torch] #156 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Jeff the Land Shark [Human Torch] #156 sell for $153, only $0.00 above the $224 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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