Is Damian Lillard #151 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Damian Lillard #151 sells for $67.38 against $11.75 raw: a $55.63 spread, 5.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.00) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $11.75
- PSA 10
- $67.38
- PSA 9
- $41.00
- Gem premium
- 5.7×
- 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 | $67.38 | +$30.63 | +$5.63 | −$94.37 |
| PSA 9 | $41.00 | +$4.25 | −$20.75 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $27.75 | −$9.00 | −$34.00 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $11.75 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% | $47.59 | −$14.16 |
| 50% | $54.19 | −$7.56 |
| 75% | $60.78 | −$0.97 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 79%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $88.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $67.38 | −$20.62 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $40.00 | −$48.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $40.00 | −$48.00 | 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 | $67.38 | $40.00 | $88.00 | $40.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $45.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $41.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $27.75 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $24.99 |
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Grading Damian Lillard #151 — FAQ
Is Damian Lillard #151 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Damian Lillard #151 sells for $67.38 against $11.75 raw: a $55.63 spread, 5.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.00) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Damian Lillard #151 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Damian Lillard #151 (Basketball Cards 2012 Panini Marquee) sells for about $67.38 versus $11.75 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.7× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Damian Lillard #151?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $88.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $67.38. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Damian Lillard #151 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.
What gem rate makes grading Damian Lillard #151 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Damian Lillard #151 breaks even when it gems about 79% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $41.00).
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