Is Marshall Faulk #42 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of Marshall Faulk #42 sell for $8.50, only $7.08 above the $1.42 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.42
- Grade 8
- $8.50
- Gem premium
- 6.0×
- 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 | $8.50 | −$17.92 | −$42.92 | −$143 |
| PSA 8 | $8.50 | −$17.92 | −$42.92 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $1.42 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Marshall Faulk #42 — FAQ
Is Marshall Faulk #42 worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of Marshall Faulk #42 sell for $8.50, only $7.08 above the $1.42 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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