Is Damian Lillard #262 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 12× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Damian Lillard #262 sells for $51.00 against $4.27 raw: a $46.73 spread, 12× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.73) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.27
- PSA 10
- $51.00
- PSA 9
- $15.73
- Gem premium
- 12×
- 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 | $51.00 | +$21.73 | −$3.27 | −$103 |
| PSA 9 | $15.73 | −$13.54 | −$38.54 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $8.55 | −$20.72 | −$45.72 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $4.27 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% | $24.55 | −$29.72 |
| 50% | $33.37 | −$20.90 |
| 75% | $42.18 | −$12.09 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $51.00 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $50.56 | −$0.44 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| SGC 10 | $39.99 | −$11.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $31.00 | −$20.00 | 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 | $51.00 | $31.00 | $50.56 | $39.99 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $37.25 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $15.73 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $8.55 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $7.55 |
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Grading Damian Lillard #262 — FAQ
Is Damian Lillard #262 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Damian Lillard #262 sells for $51.00 against $4.27 raw: a $46.73 spread, 12× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.73) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Damian Lillard #262 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Damian Lillard #262 (Basketball Cards 2012 Panini) sells for about $51.00 versus $4.27 for a raw near-mint copy — a 12× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Damian Lillard #262?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $51.00, ahead of BGS 10 at $50.56. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Damian Lillard #262 need for a PSA 10?
PSA publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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?
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