![Tim Duncan [Limited] #77 (Basketball Cards 2003 SP Authentic) — is it worth grading?](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/iw4AAeSwNhtpRt~R/s-l1600.jpg)
Is Tim Duncan [Limited] #77 worth grading?
Basketball · Basketball Cards 2003 SP Authentic · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Tim Duncan [Limited] #77 brings $84.25 versus $46.41 raw — a $37.84 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($46.25) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $46.41
- PSA 10
- $84.25
- PSA 9
- $46.25
- Gem premium
- 1.8×
- 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 | $84.25 | +$12.84 | −$12.16 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $46.25 | −$25.16 | −$50.16 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $46.41 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% | $55.75 | −$40.66 |
| 50% | $65.25 | −$31.16 |
| 75% | $74.75 | −$21.66 |
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 | $110 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $84.25 | −$25.75 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $51.00 | −$59.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $51.00 | −$59.00 | 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 →Swipe the table for the other grading companies →
Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other 2003 SP Authentic cards worth checking
Full set checklist →
![Kobe Bryant [SP Limited] #91 2003 SP Authentic card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/SIEAAeSwgxZqVA~L/s-l500.jpg)
![Scottie Pippen [Limited] #8 2003 SP Authentic card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/PdwAAeSwdJBqFhWK/s-l500.jpg)
![LeBron James [Autograph] #148 2003 SP Authentic card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/F7cAAeSw48Roda4s/s-l500.jpg)
Grading Tim Duncan [Limited] #77 — FAQ
Is Tim Duncan [Limited] #77 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tim Duncan [Limited] #77 brings $84.25 versus $46.41 raw — a $37.84 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($46.25) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Tim Duncan [Limited] #77 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tim Duncan [Limited] #77 (Basketball Cards 2003 SP Authentic) sells for about $84.25 versus $46.41 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.8× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tim Duncan [Limited] #77?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $110, ahead of PSA 10 at $84.25. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tim Duncan [Limited] #77 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.
Best on iPhone & Android
Check your basketball card in the Midpoint app
Scan with your camera to measure centering to the millimeter, get an AI grade with corner and edge close-ups, see what your copy is worth, and track it in your portfolio. Free to start.
