Is Roman Mejias [Gray Back] #218 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 7 copies of Roman Mejias [Gray Back] #218 sell for $24.58, only $22.59 above the $1.99 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.99
- Grade 7
- $24.58
- Gem premium
- 12×
- 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 7 | $24.58 | −$2.41 | −$27.41 | −$127 |
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Grading Roman Mejias [Gray Back] #218 — FAQ
Is Roman Mejias [Gray Back] #218 worth grading?
Grade 7 copies of Roman Mejias [Gray Back] #218 sell for $24.58, only $22.59 above the $1.99 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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