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Is Matt Forte [Blue Refractor] #39 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Matt Forte [Blue Refractor] #39 sell for $19.99, only $11.32 above the $8.67 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $8.67
- Grade 9.5
- $19.99
- Gem premium
- 2.3×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $19.99 | −$13.68 | −$38.68 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $8.67 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 | $19.99 |
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Grading Matt Forte [Blue Refractor] #39 — FAQ
Is Matt Forte [Blue Refractor] #39 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Matt Forte [Blue Refractor] #39 sell for $19.99, only $11.32 above the $8.67 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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