Is Gary Payton #SL43 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 7 copies of Gary Payton #SL43 sell for $7.55, only $5.92 above the $1.63 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.63
- Grade 7
- $7.55
- Gem premium
- 4.6×
- 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 7 | $7.55 | −$19.08 | −$44.08 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $1.63 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Is Gary Payton #SL43 worth grading?
Grade 7 copies of Gary Payton #SL43 sell for $7.55, only $5.92 above the $1.63 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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