Is Glen Rice [Refractor w/ Coating] #268 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 7 copies of Glen Rice [Refractor w/ Coating] #268 sell for $29.99, only $24.59 above the $5.40 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.40
- Grade 7
- $29.99
- Gem premium
- 5.6×
- 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 7 | $29.99 | −$0.41 | −$25.41 | −$125 |
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Grading Glen Rice [Refractor w/ Coating] #268 — FAQ
Is Glen Rice [Refractor w/ Coating] #268 worth grading?
Grade 7 copies of Glen Rice [Refractor w/ Coating] #268 sell for $29.99, only $24.59 above the $5.40 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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