Is Carlos Quentin [Autograph] #142 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 7 copies of Carlos Quentin [Autograph] #142 sell for $9.00, only $6.45 above the $2.55 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.55
- Grade 7
- $9.00
- Gem premium
- 3.5×
- As of
- Sep 2, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — Grade 7 | $9.00 | −$18.55 | −$43.55 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $2.55 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Carlos Quentin [Autograph] #142 — FAQ
Is Carlos Quentin [Autograph] #142 worth grading?
Grade 7 copies of Carlos Quentin [Autograph] #142 sell for $9.00, only $6.45 above the $2.55 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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