![Manny Ramirez [Purple] #18 (Baseball Cards 1998 Donruss Crusade) — is it worth grading?](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/CogAAeSwm7lp5W0w/s-l1600.jpg)
Is Manny Ramirez [Purple] #18 worth grading?
Baseball · Baseball Cards 1998 Donruss Crusade · full price guide →
Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of Manny Ramirez [Purple] #18 sell for $311, only $6.33 above the $305 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $305
- Grade 8
- $311
- Gem premium
- 1.0×
- 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 8 | $311 | −$18.67 | −$43.67 | −$144 |
| PSA 8 | $311 | −$18.67 | −$43.67 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $305 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Manny Ramirez [Purple] #18 — FAQ
Is Manny Ramirez [Purple] #18 worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of Manny Ramirez [Purple] #18 sell for $311, only $6.33 above the $305 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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