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Is Tim Duncan [Crystal] #201 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Tim Duncan [Crystal] #201 sells for $283 against $15.00 raw: a $268 spread, 19× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($91.04) 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)
- $15.00
- PSA 10
- $283
- PSA 9
- $91.04
- Gem premium
- 19×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $283 | +$243 | +$218 | +$118 |
| PSA 9 | $91.04 | +$51.04 | +$26.04 | −$73.96 |
| PSA 8 | $24.52 | −$15.48 | −$40.48 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $15.00 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% | $139 | +$74.03 |
| 50% | $187 | +$122 |
| 75% | $235 | +$170 |
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 | $368 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $283 | −$85.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $170 | −$198 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $170 | −$198 | 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 [Crystal] #201 — FAQ
Is Tim Duncan [Crystal] #201 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tim Duncan [Crystal] #201 sells for $283 against $15.00 raw: a $268 spread, 19× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($91.04) 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 [Crystal] #201 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tim Duncan [Crystal] #201 (Basketball Cards 1997 Fleer) sells for about $283 versus $15.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 19× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tim Duncan [Crystal] #201?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $368, ahead of PSA 10 at $283. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tim Duncan [Crystal] #201 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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