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Is Max Verstappen [Red Refractor] #HC-1 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 179× premium in Grade 7
A Grade 7 Max Verstappen [Red Refractor] #HC-1 sells for $10,980 against $61.31 raw: a $10,919 spread, 179× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $61.31
- Grade 7
- $10,980
- Gem premium
- 179×
- As of
- Nov 1, 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 | $10,980 | +$10,894 | +$10,869 | +$10,769 |
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Is Max Verstappen [Red Refractor] #HC-1 worth grading?
A Grade 7 Max Verstappen [Red Refractor] #HC-1 sells for $10,980 against $61.31 raw: a $10,919 spread, 179× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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