Is Dereck Lively II #2K6-2 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of Dereck Lively II #2K6-2 sell for $7.25, only $4.63 above the $2.62 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.62
- Grade 8
- $7.25
- Gem premium
- 2.8×
- 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 | $7.25 | −$20.37 | −$45.37 | −$145 |
| PSA 8 | $7.25 | −$20.37 | −$45.37 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $2.62 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Dereck Lively II #2K6-2 — FAQ
Is Dereck Lively II #2K6-2 worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of Dereck Lively II #2K6-2 sell for $7.25, only $4.63 above the $2.62 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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