Is Tom McCarthy #108 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of Tom McCarthy #108 sell for $5.48, only $3.97 above the $1.51 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.51
- Grade 8
- $5.48
- Gem premium
- 3.6×
- 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 | $5.48 | −$21.03 | −$46.03 | −$146 |
| PSA 8 | $5.48 | −$21.03 | −$46.03 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $1.51 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Tom McCarthy #108 — FAQ
Is Tom McCarthy #108 worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of Tom McCarthy #108 sell for $5.48, only $3.97 above the $1.51 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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