Is Larry Doby #138 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 36× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Larry Doby #138 sells for $55,200 against $1,521 raw: a $53,679 spread, 36× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1,521
- Grade 8
- $55,200
- Gem premium
- 36×
- 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 8 | $55,200 | +$53,654 | +$53,629 | +$53,529 |
| PSA 8 | $55,200 | +$53,654 | +$53,629 | +$53,529 |
Net = sale price − $1,521 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 8 | $55,200 |
| 7 | $10,750 |
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Grading Larry Doby #138 — FAQ
Is Larry Doby #138 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Larry Doby #138 sells for $55,200 against $1,521 raw: a $53,679 spread, 36× 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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