Is John Lackey #138 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of John Lackey #138 sell for $12.07, only $9.38 above the $2.69 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.69
- Grade 9.5
- $12.07
- Gem premium
- 4.5×
- 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 9.5 | $12.07 | −$15.62 | −$40.62 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $2.69 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading John Lackey #138 — FAQ
Is John Lackey #138 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of John Lackey #138 sell for $12.07, only $9.38 above the $2.69 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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