Is Buck Martinez [Photo Correct] #444 worth grading?
Baseball · Baseball Cards 1981 Donruss · full price guide →
Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of Buck Martinez [Photo Correct] #444 sell for $22.50, only $20.51 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 8
- $22.50
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 8 | $22.50 | −$4.49 | −$29.49 | −$129 |
| PSA 8 | $22.50 | −$4.49 | −$29.49 | −$129 |
Net = sale price − $1.99 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Buck Martinez [Photo Correct] #444 — FAQ
Is Buck Martinez [Photo Correct] #444 worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of Buck Martinez [Photo Correct] #444 sell for $22.50, only $20.51 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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