Is Tim Duncan #CC3 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Tim Duncan #CC3 sells for $509 against $14.99 raw: a $494 spread, 34× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($463) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $14.99
- Grade 9.5
- $509
- PSA 9
- $463
- Gem premium
- 34×
- 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 | $509 | +$469 | +$444 | +$344 |
| PSA 9 | $463 | +$423 | +$398 | +$298 |
Net = sale price − $14.99 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% | $475 | +$410 |
| 50% | $486 | +$421 |
| 75% | $498 | +$433 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Tim Duncan #CC3 — FAQ
Is Tim Duncan #CC3 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Tim Duncan #CC3 sells for $509 against $14.99 raw: a $494 spread, 34× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($463) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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