Is Starling Marte #FA-SM worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of Starling Marte #FA-SM sell for $6.50, only $1.82 above the $4.68 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.68
- Grade 8
- $6.50
- Gem premium
- 1.4×
- 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 | $6.50 | −$23.18 | −$48.18 | −$148 |
| PSA 8 | $6.50 | −$23.18 | −$48.18 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $4.68 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Starling Marte #FA-SM — FAQ
Is Starling Marte #FA-SM worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of Starling Marte #FA-SM sell for $6.50, only $1.82 above the $4.68 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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