Is Marc-Edouard Vlasic #407 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Marc-Edouard Vlasic #407 sell for $20.02, only $20.01 above the $0.01 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.02) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.01
- Grade 9.5
- $20.02
- PSA 9
- $10.02
- Gem premium
- 2002×
- 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 9.5 | $20.02 | −$4.99 | −$29.99 | −$130 |
| PSA 9 | $10.02 | −$14.99 | −$39.99 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $5.01 | −$20.00 | −$45.00 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $0.01 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% | $12.52 | −$37.49 |
| 50% | $15.02 | −$34.99 |
| 75% | $17.52 | −$32.49 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $18.00 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $18.00 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
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Grading Marc-Edouard Vlasic #407 — FAQ
Is Marc-Edouard Vlasic #407 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Marc-Edouard Vlasic #407 sell for $20.02, only $20.01 above the $0.01 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.02) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
Which grading company is best for Marc-Edouard Vlasic #407?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $18.00, ahead of SGC 10 at $18.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Marc-Edouard Vlasic #407 need for a CGC 10?
CGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
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