Is Jay Williams #54 worth grading?
Basketball · Basketball Cards 2002 Topps Pristine · full price guide →
Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Jay Williams #54 sell for $1.55, only $0.00 above the $1.65 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.65
- Grade 9.5
- $1.55
- Gem premium
- 0.9×
- 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 — Grade 9.5 | $1.55 | −$25.10 | −$50.10 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $1.65 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Jay Williams #54 — FAQ
Is Jay Williams #54 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Jay Williams #54 sell for $1.55, only $0.00 above the $1.65 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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