Is Max Clark #PCS-MC worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Max Clark #PCS-MC sell for $145, only $0.00 above the $150 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($132) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $150
- Grade 9.5
- $145
- PSA 9
- $132
- Gem premium
- 1.0×
- 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 | $145 | −$29.99 | −$54.99 | −$155 |
| PSA 9 | $132 | −$42.99 | −$67.99 | −$168 |
| PSA 8 | $120 | −$54.99 | −$79.99 | −$180 |
Net = sale price − $150 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $135 | −$64.74 |
| 50% | $139 | −$61.49 |
| 75% | $142 | −$58.24 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Max Clark #PCS-MC — FAQ
Is Max Clark #PCS-MC worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Max Clark #PCS-MC sell for $145, only $0.00 above the $150 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($132) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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