Is D.D. Borderline [1st Edition] IOC-040 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of D.D. Borderline [1st Edition] IOC-040 sell for $0.99, only $0.66 above the $0.33 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.33
- Grade 8
- $0.99
- Gem premium
- 3.0×
- As of
- Sep 27, 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 | $0.99 | −$24.34 | −$49.34 | −$149 |
| PSA 8 | $0.99 | −$24.34 | −$49.34 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $0.33 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading D.D. Borderline [1st Edition] IOC-040 — FAQ
Is D.D. Borderline [1st Edition] IOC-040 worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of D.D. Borderline [1st Edition] IOC-040 sell for $0.99, only $0.66 above the $0.33 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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