Is Tim Duncan #325 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Tim Duncan #325 sells for $206 against $39.02 raw: a $167 spread, 5.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($125) 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)
- $39.02
- PSA 10
- $206
- PSA 9
- $125
- Gem premium
- 5.3×
- 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 | $206 | +$142 | +$117 | +$16.98 |
| PSA 9 | $125 | +$60.98 | +$35.98 | −$64.02 |
| PSA 8 | $114 | +$49.57 | +$24.57 | −$75.43 |
Net = sale price − $39.02 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% | $145 | +$56.23 |
| 50% | $166 | +$76.48 |
| 75% | $186 | +$96.73 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $521 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $206 | −$315 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $124 | −$397 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $124 | −$397 | 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.
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Grading Tim Duncan #325 — FAQ
Is Tim Duncan #325 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tim Duncan #325 sells for $206 against $39.02 raw: a $167 spread, 5.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($125) 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.
How much is a PSA 10 Tim Duncan #325 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tim Duncan #325 (Basketball Cards 1997 Finest) sells for about $206 versus $39.02 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.3× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tim Duncan #325?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $521, ahead of PSA 10 at $206. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tim Duncan #325 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.
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