Is Quinton Byfield #MD-QB worth grading?
Hockey · Hockey Cards 2021 SP Authentic Marks of Distinction Autographs · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Quinton Byfield #MD-QB sells for $135 against $96.41 raw: a $38.59 spread, 1.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($123) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $96.41
- Grade 9.5
- $135
- PSA 9
- $123
- Gem premium
- 1.4×
- 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 | $135 | +$13.59 | −$11.41 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $123 | +$1.33 | −$23.67 | −$124 |
Net = sale price − $96.41 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $126 | −$20.61 |
| 50% | $129 | −$17.54 |
| 75% | $132 | −$14.47 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other 2021 SP Authentic Marks of Distinction Autographs cards worth checking
Full set checklist →
Grading Quinton Byfield #MD-QB — FAQ
Is Quinton Byfield #MD-QB worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Quinton Byfield #MD-QB sells for $135 against $96.41 raw: a $38.59 spread, 1.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($123) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
Best on iPhone & Android
Check your hockey card in the Midpoint app
Scan with your camera to measure centering to the millimeter, get an AI grade with corner and edge close-ups, see what your copy is worth, and track it in your portfolio. Free to start.
