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Is Russ Martin [Xfractor] #224 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of Russ Martin [Xfractor] #224 sell for $20.00, only $12.84 above the $7.16 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $7.16
- Grade 8
- $20.00
- Gem premium
- 2.8×
- 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 | $20.00 | −$12.16 | −$37.16 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $20.00 | −$12.16 | −$37.16 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $7.16 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 | $20.00 |
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Grading Russ Martin [Xfractor] #224 — FAQ
Is Russ Martin [Xfractor] #224 worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of Russ Martin [Xfractor] #224 sell for $20.00, only $12.84 above the $7.16 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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