Returns from MNT Grading

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The cards seem to be properly graded, two examples above appear accurate.

Problem is both those cards sold for less then what they would have ungraded. There a number of worse Messiers in particular that have recently sold ungraded for more. When you factor in the cost to grade, you are underwater by 20% of so.

That is not conclusive. The Bourque received 1 bid so that should tell you hardly any eyes were on it.
Bargains are still out there and many can be bought for far less than what have sold at auction and places like PWCC.