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Is Karl Malone [500 Volts] #20 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of Karl Malone [500 Volts] #20 sell for $436, only $0.00 above the $507 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $507
- Grade 8
- $436
- Gem premium
- 0.9×
- 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 8 | $436 | −$95.67 | −$121 | −$221 |
| PSA 8 | $436 | −$95.67 | −$121 | −$221 |
Net = sale price − $507 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Karl Malone [500 Volts] #20 — FAQ
Is Karl Malone [500 Volts] #20 worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of Karl Malone [500 Volts] #20 sell for $436, only $0.00 above the $507 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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