Is Curtis Martin [Gold Refractor] #M18 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of Curtis Martin [Gold Refractor] #M18 sell for $39.00, only $19.01 above the $19.99 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $19.99
- Grade 8
- $39.00
- Gem premium
- 2.0×
- 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 | $39.00 | −$5.99 | −$30.99 | −$131 |
| PSA 8 | $39.00 | −$5.99 | −$30.99 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $19.99 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Curtis Martin [Gold Refractor] #M18 — FAQ
Is Curtis Martin [Gold Refractor] #M18 worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of Curtis Martin [Gold Refractor] #M18 sell for $39.00, only $19.01 above the $19.99 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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