Is 1940 Reds, Tigers [Bobo Newsom] #38 worth grading?
Baseball · Baseball Cards 1971 Fleer World Series Black Back · full price guide →
Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of 1940 Reds, Tigers [Bobo Newsom] #38 sell for $24.51, only $21.52 above the $2.99 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.99
- Grade 8
- $24.51
- Gem premium
- 8.2×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $24.51 | −$3.48 | −$28.48 | −$128 |
| PSA 8 | $24.51 | −$3.48 | −$28.48 | −$128 |
Net = sale price − $2.99 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading 1940 Reds, Tigers [Bobo Newsom] #38 — FAQ
Is 1940 Reds, Tigers [Bobo Newsom] #38 worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of 1940 Reds, Tigers [Bobo Newsom] #38 sell for $24.51, only $21.52 above the $2.99 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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