Is Lyoto Machida, Sam Hoger [Gold] #59 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 8 Lyoto Machida, Sam Hoger [Gold] #59 brings $43.43 versus $13.58 raw — a $29.85 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $13.58
- Grade 8
- $43.43
- Gem premium
- 3.2×
- 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 8 | $43.43 | +$4.85 | −$20.15 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $43.43 | +$4.85 | −$20.15 | −$120 |
Net = sale price − $13.58 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Lyoto Machida, Sam Hoger [Gold] #59 — FAQ
Is Lyoto Machida, Sam Hoger [Gold] #59 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Lyoto Machida, Sam Hoger [Gold] #59 brings $43.43 versus $13.58 raw — a $29.85 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
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