Is Busted #18 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Busted #18 sell for $19.50, only $14.50 above the $5.00 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.00
- Grade 9.5
- $19.50
- Gem premium
- 3.9×
- As of
- Oct 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 9.5 | $19.50 | −$10.50 | −$35.50 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $5.00 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Busted #18 — FAQ
Is Busted #18 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Busted #18 sell for $19.50, only $14.50 above the $5.00 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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