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Is Manny Ramirez [Precious Metal Gems] #36 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 8 Manny Ramirez [Precious Metal Gems] #36 brings $6,322 versus $2,396 raw — a $3,926 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $2,396
- Grade 8
- $6,322
- Gem premium
- 2.6×
- 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 | $6,322 | +$3,901 | +$3,876 | +$3,776 |
| PSA 8 | $6,322 | +$3,901 | +$3,876 | +$3,776 |
Net = sale price − $2,396 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Is Manny Ramirez [Precious Metal Gems] #36 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Manny Ramirez [Precious Metal Gems] #36 brings $6,322 versus $2,396 raw — a $3,926 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
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