Is Ben Bishop [Acetate] #493 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Ben Bishop [Acetate] #493 sell for $31.00, only $0.00 above the $59.34 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $59.34
- Grade 9.5
- $31.00
- Gem premium
- 0.5×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $31.00 | −$53.34 | −$78.34 | −$178 |
Net = sale price − $59.34 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Ben Bishop [Acetate] #493 — FAQ
Is Ben Bishop [Acetate] #493 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Ben Bishop [Acetate] #493 sell for $31.00, only $0.00 above the $59.34 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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