Is E.J. Manuel [Throwing Autograph] #209 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of E.J. Manuel [Throwing Autograph] #209 sell for $14.50, only $7.39 above the $7.11 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $7.11
- Grade 9.5
- $14.50
- Gem premium
- 2.0×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $14.50 | −$17.61 | −$42.61 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $7.11 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading E.J. Manuel [Throwing Autograph] #209 — FAQ
Is E.J. Manuel [Throwing Autograph] #209 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of E.J. Manuel [Throwing Autograph] #209 sell for $14.50, only $7.39 above the $7.11 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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