Is Rick Martin #149 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 71× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Rick Martin #149 sells for $66.00 against $0.93 raw: a $65.07 spread, 71× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.93
- Grade 8
- $66.00
- Gem premium
- 71×
- 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 | $66.00 | +$40.07 | +$15.07 | −$84.93 |
| PSA 8 | $66.00 | +$40.07 | +$15.07 | −$84.93 |
Net = sale price − $0.93 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Is Rick Martin #149 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Rick Martin #149 sells for $66.00 against $0.93 raw: a $65.07 spread, 71× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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