Is Dick Donovan worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 9.4× premium in Grade 7
A Grade 7 Dick Donovan sells for $47.00 against $5.00 raw: a $42.00 spread, 9.4× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.00
- Grade 7
- $47.00
- Gem premium
- 9.4×
- 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 | $47.00 | +$17.00 | −$8.00 | −$108 |
Net = sale price − $5.00 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Is Dick Donovan worth grading?
A Grade 7 Dick Donovan sells for $47.00 against $5.00 raw: a $42.00 spread, 9.4× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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