Is Marc Bulger [3 Star] #172 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Marc Bulger [3 Star] #172 sell for $7.57, only $6.20 above the $1.37 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.37
- Grade 9.5
- $7.57
- Gem premium
- 5.5×
- 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 | $7.57 | −$18.80 | −$43.80 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $1.37 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Marc Bulger [3 Star] #172 — FAQ
Is Marc Bulger [3 Star] #172 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Marc Bulger [3 Star] #172 sell for $7.57, only $6.20 above the $1.37 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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