Is Alejandro Balde [Blue Crystal] #BA-AB1 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Alejandro Balde [Blue Crystal] #BA-AB1 sell for $15.50, only $0.00 above the $24.70 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $24.70
- Grade 9.5
- $15.50
- Gem premium
- 0.6×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $15.50 | −$34.20 | −$59.20 | −$159 |
Net = sale price − $24.70 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Alejandro Balde [Blue Crystal] #BA-AB1 — FAQ
Is Alejandro Balde [Blue Crystal] #BA-AB1 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Alejandro Balde [Blue Crystal] #BA-AB1 sell for $15.50, only $0.00 above the $24.70 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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