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Is Max Scherzer [Tidal Diffractor] #HT-MSC worth grading?
Baseball · Baseball Cards 2016 Topps High Tek · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 124× premium in Grade 9.5
A Grade 9.5 Max Scherzer [Tidal Diffractor] #HT-MSC sells for $143 against $1.15 raw: a $141 spread, 124× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.15
- Grade 9.5
- $143
- Gem premium
- 124×
- 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 9.5 | $143 | +$116 | +$91.35 | −$8.65 |
| PSA 8 | $6.03 | −$20.12 | −$45.12 | −$145 |
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Grading Max Scherzer [Tidal Diffractor] #HT-MSC — FAQ
Is Max Scherzer [Tidal Diffractor] #HT-MSC worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Max Scherzer [Tidal Diffractor] #HT-MSC sells for $143 against $1.15 raw: a $141 spread, 124× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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