Is Block Ed #5a worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of Block Ed #5a sell for $4.38, only $3.35 above the $1.03 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.03
- Grade 8
- $4.38
- Gem premium
- 4.3×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $4.38 | −$21.65 | −$46.65 | −$147 |
| PSA 8 | $4.38 | −$21.65 | −$46.65 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $1.03 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 | $4.38 |
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Is Block Ed #5a worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of Block Ed #5a sell for $4.38, only $3.35 above the $1.03 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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