Is Tim Duncan #1 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Tim Duncan #1 brings $39.99 versus $1.74 raw — a $38.25 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($22.74) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.74
- Grade 9.5
- $39.99
- PSA 9
- $22.74
- Gem premium
- 23×
- 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 | $39.99 | +$13.25 | −$11.75 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $22.74 | −$4.00 | −$29.00 | −$129 |
| PSA 8 | $10.51 | −$16.23 | −$41.23 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $1.74 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% | $27.05 | −$24.69 |
| 50% | $31.37 | −$20.37 |
| 75% | $35.68 | −$16.06 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Tim Duncan #1 — FAQ
Is Tim Duncan #1 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Tim Duncan #1 brings $39.99 versus $1.74 raw — a $38.25 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($22.74) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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