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Is the 2019 Upper Deck Cale Makar #493 worth grading?

Live market numbers as of 2026-10-21 — raw vs. graded value, PSA 10 gem rate, and the breakeven math.

Raw value
$247.86
PSA 9 value
$277.06
PSA 10 value
$667.48
PSA 10 gem rate
59%
Based on the numbers below, this card is a strong grading candidate at current prices: a PSA 10 nets an estimated $215 profit and 59% of recent submissions gemmed.

The breakeven math

Line itemAmount
Raw purchase$247.86
Sales tax (8%)$19.83
Grading fee (priority tier)$80.00
Shipping$5.00
Total cost basis$352.69
Net at PSA 10 (85% payout) +$214.67 (+61%)
Net at PSA 9 (the downside case) −$117.19

Assumptions: $80 grading, $5 shipping, 8% tax on the raw purchase, and keeping 85% of the sale after marketplace fees. Your numbers will differ — run them below.

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