Is Dwight Gooden / R.A. Dickey #18A worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Dwight Gooden / R.A. Dickey #18A brings $73.28 versus $35.64 raw — a $37.64 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($49.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $35.64
- PSA 10
- $73.28
- PSA 9
- $49.99
- Gem premium
- 2.1×
- 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 — PSA 10 | $73.28 | +$12.64 | −$12.36 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $49.99 | −$10.65 | −$35.65 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $34.16 | −$26.48 | −$51.48 | −$151 |
Net = sale price − $35.64 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% | $55.81 | −$29.83 |
| 50% | $61.64 | −$24.00 |
| 75% | $67.46 | −$18.18 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $95.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $73.28 | −$21.72 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $44.00 | −$51.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $44.00 | −$51.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
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Is Dwight Gooden / R.A. Dickey #18A worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dwight Gooden / R.A. Dickey #18A brings $73.28 versus $35.64 raw — a $37.64 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($49.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Dwight Gooden / R.A. Dickey #18A worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dwight Gooden / R.A. Dickey #18A (Baseball Cards 2024 Topps Dynamic Dual Autograph) sells for about $73.28 versus $35.64 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.1× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dwight Gooden / R.A. Dickey #18A?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $95.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $73.28. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dwight Gooden / R.A. Dickey #18A need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
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