Is By Bailey #1 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 7 copies of By Bailey #1 sell for $13.38, only $8.58 above the $4.80 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.80
- Grade 7
- $13.38
- Gem premium
- 2.8×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $13.38 | −$16.42 | −$41.42 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $4.80 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading By Bailey #1 — FAQ
Is By Bailey #1 worth grading?
Grade 7 copies of By Bailey #1 sell for $13.38, only $8.58 above the $4.80 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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