Ray Allen #279 Price Guide
Basketball · Basketball Cards 1996 Hoops · Released 1996
Ray Allen #279 (Basketball Cards 1996 Hoops) is currently worth $1.35 raw (near mint) and $33.70 in PSA 10 (as of Sep 4, 2026). Values come from the PriceCharting price guide and are refreshed weekly. Grading is the single biggest value lever — check the raw-to-PSA-10 gap below, then scan your copy to see if its centering makes the grade.
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Current prices
Raw (ungraded)
| Ungraded | $1.35 |
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Last updated 2026-09-04 · Source: the PriceCharting price guide
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Is it worth grading?
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Ray Allen #279 brings $33.70 versus $1.35 raw — a $32.35 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($8.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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Ray Allen #279 — frequently asked
How much is Ray Allen #279 (Basketball Cards 1996 Hoops) worth?
As of Sep 4, 2026, Ray Allen #279 (Basketball Cards 1996 Hoops): an ungraded near-mint copy sells for about $1.35, a PSA 10 sells for about $33.70, a PSA 9 for about $8.00. Values come from the PriceCharting price guide and are refreshed weekly.
How much is a PSA 10 Ray Allen #279 worth?
As of Sep 4, 2026, a PSA 10 (Gem Mint) Ray Allen #279 (Basketball Cards 1996 Hoops) sells for about $33.70, compared with $1.35 for a raw near-mint copy.
Is Ray Allen #279 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ray Allen #279 brings $33.70 versus $1.35 raw — a $32.35 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($8.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
Is Ray Allen #279 going up or down in value?
Ray Allen #279 (Basketball Cards 1996 Hoops) is up 0% over the last 30 days (PSA 10 market). Short-term moves on individual cards are noisy — check the price history above for the trend.
Where do these Basketball card prices come from?
Prices are the PriceCharting price guide, refreshed weekly. Raw values reflect near-mint (NM) ungraded copies; graded values are per grading company and grade.