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Is Rey Maualuga [Autograph] #196 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Rey Maualuga [Autograph] #196 sell for $15.00, only $9.50 above the $5.50 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.50
- Grade 9.5
- $15.00
- Gem premium
- 2.7×
- 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 | $15.00 | −$15.50 | −$40.50 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $5.50 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 | $15.00 |
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Grading Rey Maualuga [Autograph] #196 — FAQ
Is Rey Maualuga [Autograph] #196 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Rey Maualuga [Autograph] #196 sell for $15.00, only $9.50 above the $5.50 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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