Is Manny Machado [Refractor] #BC10 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Manny Machado [Refractor] #BC10 sell for $66.41, only $24.66 above the $41.75 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($43.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $41.75
- Grade 9.5
- $66.41
- PSA 9
- $43.00
- Gem premium
- 1.6×
- 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 | $66.41 | −$0.34 | −$25.34 | −$125 |
| PSA 9 | $43.00 | −$23.75 | −$48.75 | −$149 |
| PSA 8 | $26.00 | −$40.75 | −$65.75 | −$166 |
Net = sale price − $41.75 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $48.85 | −$42.90 |
| 50% | $54.70 | −$37.05 |
| 75% | $60.56 | −$31.19 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Manny Machado [Refractor] #BC10 — FAQ
Is Manny Machado [Refractor] #BC10 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Manny Machado [Refractor] #BC10 sell for $66.41, only $24.66 above the $41.75 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($43.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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