Is Lynn Dickey [Gold Die Cut] #SIP-LDI worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Lynn Dickey [Gold Die Cut] #SIP-LDI sell for $49.00, only $8.50 above the $40.50 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($44.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $40.50
- Grade 9.5
- $49.00
- PSA 9
- $44.99
- Gem premium
- 1.2×
- 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 9.5 | $49.00 | −$16.50 | −$41.50 | −$142 |
| PSA 9 | $44.99 | −$20.51 | −$45.51 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $40.50 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $45.99 | −$44.51 |
| 50% | $47.00 | −$43.50 |
| 75% | $48.00 | −$42.50 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Lynn Dickey [Gold Die Cut] #SIP-LDI — FAQ
Is Lynn Dickey [Gold Die Cut] #SIP-LDI worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Lynn Dickey [Gold Die Cut] #SIP-LDI sell for $49.00, only $8.50 above the $40.50 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($44.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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