Is Jose Altuve #CAAU-JAL worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of Jose Altuve #CAAU-JAL sell for $40.00, only $11.74 above the $28.26 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $28.26
- Grade 8
- $40.00
- 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 | $40.00 | −$13.26 | −$38.26 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $40.00 | −$13.26 | −$38.26 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $28.26 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Jose Altuve #CAAU-JAL — FAQ
Is Jose Altuve #CAAU-JAL worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of Jose Altuve #CAAU-JAL sell for $40.00, only $11.74 above the $28.26 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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