Is Jose Quintana [Black Border] #126 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of Jose Quintana [Black Border] #126 sell for $24.99, only $15.00 above the $9.99 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $9.99
- Grade 8
- $24.99
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- 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 | $24.99 | −$10.00 | −$35.00 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $24.99 | −$10.00 | −$35.00 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $9.99 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Jose Quintana [Black Border] #126 — FAQ
Is Jose Quintana [Black Border] #126 worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of Jose Quintana [Black Border] #126 sell for $24.99, only $15.00 above the $9.99 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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