Is Joe DI Maggio #1 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 6.8× premium in Grade 7
A Grade 7 Joe DI Maggio #1 sells for $7,000 against $1,025 raw: a $5,975 spread, 6.8× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1,025
- Grade 7
- $7,000
- Gem premium
- 6.8×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $7,000 | +$5,950 | +$5,925 | +$5,825 |
Net = sale price − $1,025 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 |
|---|---|
| 7 | $7,000 |
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Grading Joe DI Maggio #1 — FAQ
Is Joe DI Maggio #1 worth grading?
A Grade 7 Joe DI Maggio #1 sells for $7,000 against $1,025 raw: a $5,975 spread, 6.8× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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