Is Dwight Foster #3 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of Dwight Foster #3 sell for $17.02, only $16.03 above the $0.99 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.99
- Grade 8
- $17.02
- Gem premium
- 17×
- 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 8 | $17.02 | −$8.97 | −$33.97 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $17.02 | −$8.97 | −$33.97 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $0.99 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Dwight Foster #3 — FAQ
Is Dwight Foster #3 worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of Dwight Foster #3 sell for $17.02, only $16.03 above the $0.99 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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