Is Mike Sweetney #186 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Mike Sweetney #186 sell for $6.99, only $1.42 above the $5.57 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.57
- Grade 9.5
- $6.99
- Gem premium
- 1.3×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $6.99 | −$23.58 | −$48.58 | −$149 |
| PSA 8 | $0.99 | −$29.58 | −$54.58 | −$155 |
Net = sale price − $5.57 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $6.99 |
| 8 | $0.99 |
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Grading Mike Sweetney #186 — FAQ
Is Mike Sweetney #186 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Mike Sweetney #186 sell for $6.99, only $1.42 above the $5.57 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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