Is Damian Lillard #122 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Damian Lillard #122 brings $32.58 versus $4.71 raw — a $27.87 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($7.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.71
- PSA 10
- $32.58
- PSA 9
- $7.00
- Gem premium
- 6.9×
- 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 | $32.58 | +$2.87 | −$22.13 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $7.00 | −$22.71 | −$47.71 | −$148 |
| PSA 8 | $6.68 | −$23.03 | −$48.03 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $4.71 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% | $13.39 | −$41.31 |
| 50% | $19.79 | −$34.92 |
| 75% | $26.18 | −$28.53 |
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 | $42.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $32.58 | −$9.42 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $20.00 | −$22.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $20.00 | −$22.00 | 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 | $32.58 | $20.00 | $42.00 | $20.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $23.03 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $7.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $6.68 |
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Grading Damian Lillard #122 — FAQ
Is Damian Lillard #122 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Damian Lillard #122 brings $32.58 versus $4.71 raw — a $27.87 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($7.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Damian Lillard #122 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Damian Lillard #122 (Basketball Cards 2017 Panini Donruss) sells for about $32.58 versus $4.71 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.9× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Damian Lillard #122?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $42.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $32.58. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Damian Lillard #122 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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