Is Alvaro Espinoza #243 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of Alvaro Espinoza #243 sell for $7.00, only $5.13 above the $1.87 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.87
- Grade 8
- $7.00
- Gem premium
- 3.7×
- 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 | $7.00 | −$19.87 | −$44.87 | −$145 |
| PSA 8 | $7.00 | −$19.87 | −$44.87 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $1.87 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Alvaro Espinoza #243 — FAQ
Is Alvaro Espinoza #243 worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of Alvaro Espinoza #243 sell for $7.00, only $5.13 above the $1.87 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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