Is Gift Ngoepe #HMT48 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Gift Ngoepe #HMT48 sell for $12.99, only $11.85 above the $1.14 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.14
- Grade 9.5
- $12.99
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | $12.99 | −$13.15 | −$38.15 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $1.14 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Gift Ngoepe #HMT48 — FAQ
Is Gift Ngoepe #HMT48 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Gift Ngoepe #HMT48 sell for $12.99, only $11.85 above the $1.14 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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