Is Dereck Lively II #FSA-DEL worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 6.7× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Dereck Lively II #FSA-DEL sells for $49.55 against $7.38 raw: a $42.17 spread, 6.7× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $7.38
- PSA 10
- $49.55
- PSA 9
- $17.50
- Gem premium
- 6.7×
- 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 — PSA 10 | $49.55 | +$17.17 | −$7.83 | −$108 |
| PSA 9 | $17.50 | −$14.88 | −$39.88 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $11.23 | −$21.15 | −$46.15 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $7.38 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% | $25.51 | −$31.87 |
| 50% | $33.52 | −$23.86 |
| 75% | $41.54 | −$15.84 |
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 | $64.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $49.55 | −$14.45 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $30.00 | −$34.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $20.00 | −$44.00 | 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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Grading Dereck Lively II #FSA-DEL — FAQ
Is Dereck Lively II #FSA-DEL worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dereck Lively II #FSA-DEL sells for $49.55 against $7.38 raw: a $42.17 spread, 6.7× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Dereck Lively II #FSA-DEL worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dereck Lively II #FSA-DEL (Basketball Cards 2023 Topps Chrome Future Stars Autograph) sells for about $49.55 versus $7.38 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.7× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dereck Lively II #FSA-DEL?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $64.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $49.55. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dereck Lively II #FSA-DEL 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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