Is Malcom Nunez [Purple Refractor] #BCP-226 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Malcom Nunez [Purple Refractor] #BCP-226 sell for $5.50, only $2.59 above the $2.91 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.91
- Grade 9.5
- $5.50
- Gem premium
- 1.9×
- 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 9.5 | $5.50 | −$22.41 | −$47.41 | −$147 |
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Is Malcom Nunez [Purple Refractor] #BCP-226 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Malcom Nunez [Purple Refractor] #BCP-226 sell for $5.50, only $2.59 above the $2.91 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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