Is Eddy Martinez [Autograph] #BS-EM worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Eddy Martinez [Autograph] #BS-EM sell for $11.75, only $10.07 above the $1.68 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.68
- Grade 9.5
- $11.75
- Gem premium
- 7.0×
- 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 9.5 | $11.75 | −$14.93 | −$39.93 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $1.68 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Eddy Martinez [Autograph] #BS-EM — FAQ
Is Eddy Martinez [Autograph] #BS-EM worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Eddy Martinez [Autograph] #BS-EM sell for $11.75, only $10.07 above the $1.68 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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