Is Tim Duncan #111 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Tim Duncan #111 sells for $185 against $4.52 raw: a $181 spread, 41× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.00) 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)
- $4.52
- PSA 10
- $185
- PSA 9
- $49.00
- Gem premium
- 41×
- 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 | $185 | +$156 | +$131 | +$30.60 |
| PSA 9 | $49.00 | +$19.48 | −$5.52 | −$106 |
| PSA 8 | $18.54 | −$10.98 | −$35.98 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $4.52 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% | $83.03 | +$28.51 |
| 50% | $117 | +$62.54 |
| 75% | $151 | +$96.57 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 4%. 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 | $241 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $185 | −$55.88 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $111 | −$130 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $47.90 | −$193 | 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 #111 — FAQ
Is Tim Duncan #111 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tim Duncan #111 sells for $185 against $4.52 raw: a $181 spread, 41× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.00) 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 #111 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tim Duncan #111 (Basketball Cards 1997 Skybox Z Force) sells for about $185 versus $4.52 for a raw near-mint copy — a 41× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tim Duncan #111?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $241, ahead of PSA 10 at $185. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tim Duncan #111 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 #111 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Tim Duncan #111 breaks even when it gems about 4% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $49.00).
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