Is Antonio Daniels [Star Rubies] #228 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of Antonio Daniels [Star Rubies] #228 sell for $409, only $0.00 above the $750 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $750
- Grade 8
- $409
- Gem premium
- 0.5×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $409 | −$366 | −$391 | −$491 |
| PSA 8 | $409 | −$366 | −$391 | −$491 |
Net = sale price − $750 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 8 | $409 |
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Grading Antonio Daniels [Star Rubies] #228 — FAQ
Is Antonio Daniels [Star Rubies] #228 worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of Antonio Daniels [Star Rubies] #228 sell for $409, only $0.00 above the $750 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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