Is Buck Martinez #616 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 7 copies of Buck Martinez #616 sell for $22.87, only $18.47 above the $4.40 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.40
- Grade 7
- $22.87
- Gem premium
- 5.2×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $22.87 | −$6.53 | −$31.53 | −$132 |
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Is Buck Martinez #616 worth grading?
Grade 7 copies of Buck Martinez #616 sell for $22.87, only $18.47 above the $4.40 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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