Is Alexei Kasatonov #286 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Alexei Kasatonov #286 sell for $26.24, only $24.97 above the $1.27 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.27
- Grade 9.5
- $26.24
- Gem premium
- 21×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $26.24 | −$0.03 | −$25.03 | −$125 |
Net = sale price − $1.27 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Is Alexei Kasatonov #286 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Alexei Kasatonov #286 sell for $26.24, only $24.97 above the $1.27 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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