Is David Ortiz [Black] #26 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of David Ortiz [Black] #26 sell for $48.00, only $0.00 above the $69.99 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $69.99
- Grade 8
- $48.00
- Gem premium
- 0.7×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $48.00 | −$46.99 | −$71.99 | −$172 |
| PSA 8 | $48.00 | −$46.99 | −$71.99 | −$172 |
Net = sale price − $69.99 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 8 | $48.00 |
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Grading David Ortiz [Black] #26 — FAQ
Is David Ortiz [Black] #26 worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of David Ortiz [Black] #26 sell for $48.00, only $0.00 above the $69.99 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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