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Is Mark Messier [Refractor] #2 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 7 copies of Mark Messier [Refractor] #2 sell for $80.00, only $0.00 above the $147 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $147
- Grade 7
- $80.00
- Gem premium
- 0.5×
- As of
- Sep 4, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — Grade 7 | $80.00 | −$92.42 | −$117 | −$217 |
Net = sale price − $147 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Mark Messier [Refractor] #2 — FAQ
Is Mark Messier [Refractor] #2 worth grading?
Grade 7 copies of Mark Messier [Refractor] #2 sell for $80.00, only $0.00 above the $147 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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