Is Don Marcotte #165 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of Don Marcotte #165 sell for $23.99, only $22.33 above the $1.66 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.66
- Grade 8
- $23.99
- Gem premium
- 14×
- 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 8 | $23.99 | −$2.67 | −$27.67 | −$128 |
| PSA 8 | $23.99 | −$2.67 | −$27.67 | −$128 |
Net = sale price − $1.66 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Don Marcotte #165 — FAQ
Is Don Marcotte #165 worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of Don Marcotte #165 sell for $23.99, only $22.33 above the $1.66 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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