Is Danny Fortson #162 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of Danny Fortson #162 sell for $25.00, only $21.14 above the $3.86 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.86
- Grade 8
- $25.00
- Gem premium
- 6.5×
- 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 8 | $25.00 | −$3.86 | −$28.86 | −$129 |
| PSA 8 | $25.00 | −$3.86 | −$28.86 | −$129 |
Net = sale price − $3.86 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Danny Fortson #162 — FAQ
Is Danny Fortson #162 worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of Danny Fortson #162 sell for $25.00, only $21.14 above the $3.86 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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