Is Darnell Valentine #39 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 7 copies of Darnell Valentine #39 sell for $7.95, only $6.47 above the $1.48 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.48
- Grade 7
- $7.95
- Gem premium
- 5.4×
- 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 7 | $7.95 | −$18.53 | −$43.53 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $1.48 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Darnell Valentine #39 — FAQ
Is Darnell Valentine #39 worth grading?
Grade 7 copies of Darnell Valentine #39 sell for $7.95, only $6.47 above the $1.48 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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