Football Card Grading Calculator

Check the grading economics for rookie cards, parallels, autographs and numbered football cards before submission.

Use sold values for the exact player, year, set, card number, parallel and grader. Solvunu estimates grading economics, not authenticity or grade.

Sell raw: estimated net—

Break even graded value—

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Grade 9 outcome—Difference vs selling raw: —Grading ROI vs raw: —

Grade 10 outcome—Difference vs selling raw: —Grading ROI vs raw: —

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How much does it cost to grade a football card?

Enter the current grading fee and all submission costs you expect to pay. For rookies, numbered parallels and autographs, compare the total cost with both a realistic 9 and 10 outcome.

Rookies and numbered cards can be grade-sensitive

Quarterback rookies, low-numbered parallels, autographs and case hits can have large premiums at top grades. Compare a 9 as carefully as a 10 so a best-case price does not drive the decision.

Modern surfaces can hide defects

Chrome finishes can show dimples, scratches, print lines and edge issues that are easy to miss in a sleeve. Use conservative grade scenarios when condition is uncertain.

Player markets can move quickly

Performance, injuries, depth-chart changes and collector demand can move sports-card prices. Use current sold values when you run the calculator.