Is Ketel Marte #CBA-KM worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Ketel Marte #CBA-KM sell for $50.00, only $21.54 above the $28.46 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($45.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $28.46
- Grade 9.5
- $50.00
- PSA 9
- $45.00
- Gem premium
- 1.8×
- 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 | $50.00 | −$3.46 | −$28.46 | −$128 |
| PSA 9 | $45.00 | −$8.46 | −$33.46 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $28.46 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% | $46.25 | −$32.21 |
| 50% | $47.50 | −$30.96 |
| 75% | $48.75 | −$29.71 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Ketel Marte #CBA-KM — FAQ
Is Ketel Marte #CBA-KM worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Ketel Marte #CBA-KM sell for $50.00, only $21.54 above the $28.46 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($45.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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