Is PETE Fighter [Purple] #3a worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of PETE Fighter [Purple] #3a sell for $21.50, only $17.00 above the $4.50 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.50
- Grade 8
- $21.50
- Gem premium
- 4.8×
- 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 8 | $21.50 | −$8.00 | −$33.00 | −$133 |
| PSA 8 | $21.50 | −$8.00 | −$33.00 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $4.50 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 |
|---|---|
| 8 | $21.50 |
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Is PETE Fighter [Purple] #3a worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of PETE Fighter [Purple] #3a sell for $21.50, only $17.00 above the $4.50 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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