Is Michael Carter #ESR-19 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Michael Carter #ESR-19 sell for $2.25, only $1.36 above the $0.89 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.89
- Grade 9.5
- $2.25
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $2.25 | −$23.64 | −$48.64 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $0.89 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Michael Carter #ESR-19 — FAQ
Is Michael Carter #ESR-19 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Michael Carter #ESR-19 sell for $2.25, only $1.36 above the $0.89 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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