Is Machine Man #R-25 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of Machine Man #R-25 sell for $44.00, only $22.54 above the $21.46 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $21.46
- Grade 8
- $44.00
- Gem premium
- 2.1×
- As of
- Oct 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 8 | $44.00 | −$2.46 | −$27.46 | −$127 |
| PSA 8 | $44.00 | −$2.46 | −$27.46 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $21.46 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Machine Man #R-25 — FAQ
Is Machine Man #R-25 worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of Machine Man #R-25 sell for $44.00, only $22.54 above the $21.46 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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