Is Damian Lillard #25 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Damian Lillard #25 sells for $141 against $29.85 raw: a $111 spread, 4.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($64.50) 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)
- $29.85
- PSA 10
- $141
- PSA 9
- $64.50
- Gem premium
- 4.7×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $141 | +$85.91 | +$60.91 | −$39.09 |
| PSA 9 | $64.50 | +$9.65 | −$15.35 | −$115 |
| PSA 8 | $19.95 | −$34.90 | −$59.90 | −$160 |
Net = sale price − $29.85 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% | $83.56 | +$3.71 |
| 50% | $103 | +$22.78 |
| 75% | $122 | +$41.84 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 20%. 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 | $183 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $141 | −$42.24 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $84.00 | −$99.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $84.00 | −$99.00 | 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.
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Grading Damian Lillard #25 — FAQ
Is Damian Lillard #25 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Damian Lillard #25 sells for $141 against $29.85 raw: a $111 spread, 4.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($64.50) 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 #25 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Damian Lillard #25 (Basketball Cards 2012 Panini Past & Present) sells for about $141 versus $29.85 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.7× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Damian Lillard #25?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $183, ahead of PSA 10 at $141. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Damian Lillard #25 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 #25 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Damian Lillard #25 breaks even when it gems about 20% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $64.50).
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