Is Donny Cates #AA-DC worth grading?
Marvel · Marvel 2025 Topps Chrome Comic Book Artist & Writer Autograph · full price guide →
Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of Donny Cates #AA-DC sell for $23.50, only $0.00 above the $28.85 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $28.85
- Grade 8
- $23.50
- Gem premium
- 0.8×
- As of
- Aug 15, 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 | $23.50 | −$30.35 | −$55.35 | −$155 |
| PSA 8 | $23.50 | −$30.35 | −$55.35 | −$155 |
Net = sale price − $28.85 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 | $23.50 |
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Is Donny Cates #AA-DC worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of Donny Cates #AA-DC sell for $23.50, only $0.00 above the $28.85 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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