Is Joe DiMaggio #274 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 44× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Joe DiMaggio #274 sells for $87,000 against $1,998 raw: a $85,002 spread, 44× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1,998
- Grade 8
- $87,000
- Gem premium
- 44×
- As of
- Aug 9, 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 | $87,000 | +$84,977 | +$84,952 | +$84,852 |
| PSA 8 | $87,000 | +$84,977 | +$84,952 | +$84,852 |
Net = sale price − $1,998 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 | $87,000 |
| 7 | $20,400 |
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Grading Joe DiMaggio #274 — FAQ
Is Joe DiMaggio #274 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Joe DiMaggio #274 sells for $87,000 against $1,998 raw: a $85,002 spread, 44× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
Is your baseball card centered well enough to grade?
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