Is Magic MAX #40b worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 7 copies of Magic MAX #40b sell for $10.99, only $9.37 above the $1.62 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.62
- Grade 7
- $10.99
- Gem premium
- 6.8×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $10.99 | −$15.63 | −$40.63 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $1.62 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 7 | $10.99 |
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Is Magic MAX #40b worth grading?
Grade 7 copies of Magic MAX #40b sell for $10.99, only $9.37 above the $1.62 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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