Is Groot [What If] #38 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of Groot [What If] #38 sell for $7.50, only $0.00 above the $10.74 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $10.74
- Grade 8
- $7.50
- Gem premium
- 0.7×
- As of
- Aug 15, 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 | $7.50 | −$28.24 | −$53.24 | −$153 |
| PSA 8 | $7.50 | −$28.24 | −$53.24 | −$153 |
Net = sale price − $10.74 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 8 | $7.50 |
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Is Groot [What If] #38 worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of Groot [What If] #38 sell for $7.50, only $0.00 above the $10.74 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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