Is Damian Lillard #153 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Damian Lillard #153 brings $37.17 versus $2.06 raw — a $35.11 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.53) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.06
- PSA 10
- $37.17
- PSA 9
- $12.53
- Gem premium
- 18×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $37.17 | +$10.11 | −$14.89 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $12.53 | −$14.53 | −$39.53 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $6.47 | −$20.59 | −$45.59 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $2.06 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% | $18.69 | −$33.37 |
| 50% | $24.85 | −$27.21 |
| 75% | $31.01 | −$21.05 |
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 | $48.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $37.17 | −$10.83 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $22.00 | −$26.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $22.00 | −$26.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $37.17 | $22.00 | $48.00 | $22.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $24.78 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $12.53 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $6.47 |
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Grading Damian Lillard #153 — FAQ
Is Damian Lillard #153 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Damian Lillard #153 brings $37.17 versus $2.06 raw — a $35.11 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.53) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Damian Lillard #153 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Damian Lillard #153 (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps Chrome) sells for about $37.17 versus $2.06 for a raw near-mint copy — a 18× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Damian Lillard #153?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $48.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $37.17. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Damian Lillard #153 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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