Is Q L #49 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 7 copies of Q L #49 sell for $15.29, only $11.01 above the $4.28 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.28
- Grade 7
- $15.29
- Gem premium
- 3.6×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $15.29 | −$13.99 | −$38.99 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $4.28 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 |
|---|---|
| 7 | $15.29 |
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Is Q L #49 worth grading?
Grade 7 copies of Q L #49 sell for $15.29, only $11.01 above the $4.28 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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