Is Tim Duncan [Luminous] #5A worth grading?

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Worth grading only if it gems

A Grade 8 Tim Duncan [Luminous] #5A brings $49.79 versus $14.45 raw — a $35.34 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.

Raw (NM): $14.45
Grade 8: $49.79
Gem premium: 3.4×
As of: Sep 4, 2026

Break-even by outcome and fee

Tim Duncan [Luminous] #5A: net result of grading versus selling raw, by outcome and fee tier
If it comes back…	Sells for	Economy / bulk (~$25.00)	Standard (~$50.00)	Express (~$150)
Gem — Grade 8	$49.79	+$10.34	−$14.66	−$115
PSA 8	$49.79	+$10.34	−$14.66	−$115

Net = sale price − $14.45 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.

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Tim Duncan [Luminous] #5A graded prices by company and grade
Grade	Graded
8	$49.79

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