Is Kyle Orton [1st Edition] #428 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 7 copies of Kyle Orton [1st Edition] #428 sell for $6.75, only $5.06 above the $1.69 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.69
- Grade 7
- $6.75
- Gem premium
- 4.0×
- 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 7 | $6.75 | −$19.94 | −$44.94 | −$145 |
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Grading Kyle Orton [1st Edition] #428 — FAQ
Is Kyle Orton [1st Edition] #428 worth grading?
Grade 7 copies of Kyle Orton [1st Edition] #428 sell for $6.75, only $5.06 above the $1.69 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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