Is Michael Beasley [1958] #197 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Michael Beasley [1958] #197 sell for $5.50, only $4.09 above the $1.41 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.41
- Grade 9.5
- $5.50
- Gem premium
- 3.9×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $5.50 | −$20.91 | −$45.91 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $1.41 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Michael Beasley [1958] #197 — FAQ
Is Michael Beasley [1958] #197 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Michael Beasley [1958] #197 sell for $5.50, only $4.09 above the $1.41 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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