Is Joel Zumaya [Autograph] #229 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of Joel Zumaya [Autograph] #229 sell for $19.99, only $13.01 above the $6.98 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $6.98
- Grade 8
- $19.99
- Gem premium
- 2.9×
- 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 | $19.99 | −$11.99 | −$36.99 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $19.99 | −$11.99 | −$36.99 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $6.98 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Joel Zumaya [Autograph] #229 — FAQ
Is Joel Zumaya [Autograph] #229 worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of Joel Zumaya [Autograph] #229 sell for $19.99, only $13.01 above the $6.98 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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