Is Don Kessinger #38 worth grading?
Baseball · Baseball Cards 1974 O Pee Chee · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 8 Don Kessinger #38 brings $40.00 versus $5.95 raw — a $34.05 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.95
- Grade 8
- $40.00
- Gem premium
- 6.7×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $40.00 | +$9.05 | −$15.95 | −$116 |
| PSA 8 | $40.00 | +$9.05 | −$15.95 | −$116 |
Net = sale price − $5.95 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Don Kessinger #38 — FAQ
Is Don Kessinger #38 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Don Kessinger #38 brings $40.00 versus $5.95 raw — a $34.05 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
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