Is Jimmy Dykes #18 worth grading?
Baseball · Baseball Cards 1933 DeLong · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 6.7× premium in Grade 7
A Grade 7 Jimmy Dykes #18 sells for $939 against $140 raw: a $799 spread, 6.7× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $140
- Grade 7
- $939
- Gem premium
- 6.7×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $939 | +$774 | +$749 | +$649 |
Net = sale price − $140 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Jimmy Dykes #18 — FAQ
Is Jimmy Dykes #18 worth grading?
A Grade 7 Jimmy Dykes #18 sells for $939 against $140 raw: a $799 spread, 6.7× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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