Is Tim Duncan [Green Refractor] #82 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Tim Duncan [Green Refractor] #82 brings $113 versus $74.47 raw — a $38.13 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($80.94) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $74.47
- PSA 10
- $113
- PSA 9
- $80.94
- Gem premium
- 1.5×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $113 | +$13.13 | −$11.87 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $80.94 | −$18.53 | −$43.53 | −$144 |
| PSA 8 | $36.09 | −$63.38 | −$88.38 | −$188 |
Net = sale price − $74.47 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% | $88.85 | −$35.62 |
| 50% | $96.77 | −$27.70 |
| 75% | $105 | −$19.79 |
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 | $146 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $113 | −$33.40 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $68.00 | −$78.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $68.00 | −$78.00 | 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 Tim Duncan [Green Refractor] #82 — FAQ
Is Tim Duncan [Green Refractor] #82 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tim Duncan [Green Refractor] #82 brings $113 versus $74.47 raw — a $38.13 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($80.94) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Tim Duncan [Green Refractor] #82 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tim Duncan [Green Refractor] #82 (Basketball Cards 2005 Finest) sells for about $113 versus $74.47 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.5× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tim Duncan [Green Refractor] #82?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $146, ahead of PSA 10 at $113. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tim Duncan [Green Refractor] #82 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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