Is Xavier McDaniel #15 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of Xavier McDaniel #15 sell for $3.25, only $2.25 above the $1.00 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.00
- Grade 8
- $3.25
- Gem premium
- 3.3×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $3.25 | −$22.75 | −$47.75 | −$148 |
| PSA 8 | $3.25 | −$22.75 | −$47.75 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $1.00 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Xavier McDaniel #15 — FAQ
Is Xavier McDaniel #15 worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of Xavier McDaniel #15 sell for $3.25, only $2.25 above the $1.00 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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