Is Tim Duncan #9 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Tim Duncan #9 brings $853 versus $295 raw — a $558 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($255) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $295
- PSA 10
- $853
- PSA 9
- $255
- Gem premium
- 2.9×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $853 | +$533 | +$508 | +$408 |
| PSA 9 | $255 | −$65.00 | −$90.00 | −$190 |
| PSA 8 | $197 | −$123 | −$148 | −$248 |
Net = sale price − $295 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% | $405 | +$59.53 |
| 50% | $554 | +$209 |
| 75% | $704 | +$359 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 15%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $1,109 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $853 | −$256 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $512 | −$597 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $512 | −$597 | 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 →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $853 | $512 | $1,109 | $512 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $281 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $255 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $197 |
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Grading Tim Duncan #9 — FAQ
Is Tim Duncan #9 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tim Duncan #9 brings $853 versus $295 raw — a $558 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($255) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Tim Duncan #9 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tim Duncan #9 (Basketball Cards 2024 Panini Prizm Draft Picks Manga) sells for about $853 versus $295 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.9× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tim Duncan #9?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,109, ahead of PSA 10 at $853. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tim Duncan #9 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.
What gem rate makes grading Tim Duncan #9 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Tim Duncan #9 breaks even when it gems about 15% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $255).
Is your basketball card centered well enough to grade?
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