Is Carmelo Anthony [Blue] #20 worth grading?
Basketball · Basketball Cards 2009 Bowman '48 · full price guide →
Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 7 copies of Carmelo Anthony [Blue] #20 sell for $20.49, only $15.06 above the $5.43 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.43
- Grade 7
- $20.49
- Gem premium
- 3.8×
- 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 7 | $20.49 | −$9.94 | −$34.94 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $5.43 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Carmelo Anthony [Blue] #20 — FAQ
Is Carmelo Anthony [Blue] #20 worth grading?
Grade 7 copies of Carmelo Anthony [Blue] #20 sell for $20.49, only $15.06 above the $5.43 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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