Is Damian Lillard #AC-9 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Damian Lillard #AC-9 brings $38.47 versus $2.04 raw — a $36.43 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($8.33) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.04
- PSA 10
- $38.47
- PSA 9
- $8.33
- Gem premium
- 19×
- 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 | $38.47 | +$11.43 | −$13.57 | −$114 |
| PSA 9 | $8.33 | −$18.71 | −$43.71 | −$144 |
| PSA 8 | $6.74 | −$20.30 | −$45.30 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $2.04 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% | $15.87 | −$36.17 |
| 50% | $23.40 | −$28.64 |
| 75% | $30.93 | −$21.11 |
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 | $50.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $38.47 | −$11.53 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $23.00 | −$27.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $23.00 | −$27.00 | 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 | $38.47 | $23.00 | $50.00 | $23.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $25.66 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $8.33 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $6.74 |
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Grading Damian Lillard #AC-9 — FAQ
Is Damian Lillard #AC-9 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Damian Lillard #AC-9 brings $38.47 versus $2.04 raw — a $36.43 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($8.33) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Damian Lillard #AC-9 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Damian Lillard #AC-9 (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps Chrome Activators) sells for about $38.47 versus $2.04 for a raw near-mint copy — a 19× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Damian Lillard #AC-9?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $50.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $38.47. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Damian Lillard #AC-9 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.
Is your basketball card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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