Is Upstarts #79 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of Upstarts #79 sell for $1.25, only $0.35 above the $0.90 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.90
- Grade 8
- $1.25
- Gem premium
- 1.4×
- As of
- Oct 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 8 | $1.25 | −$24.65 | −$49.65 | −$150 |
| PSA 8 | $1.25 | −$24.65 | −$49.65 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $0.90 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Upstarts #79 — FAQ
Is Upstarts #79 worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of Upstarts #79 sell for $1.25, only $0.35 above the $0.90 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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