Is Tim Duncan [Quantum Bronze] #F17 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Tim Duncan [Quantum Bronze] #F17 sells for $194 against $6.99 raw: a $187 spread, 28× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($38.86) 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)
- $6.99
- PSA 10
- $194
- PSA 9
- $38.86
- Gem premium
- 28×
- 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 | $194 | +$162 | +$137 | +$36.66 |
| PSA 9 | $38.86 | +$6.87 | −$18.13 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $19.32 | −$12.67 | −$37.67 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $6.99 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% | $77.56 | +$20.57 |
| 50% | $116 | +$59.27 |
| 75% | $155 | +$97.96 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 12%. 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 | $252 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $194 | −$58.35 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $116 | −$136 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $116 | −$136 | 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 [Quantum Bronze] #F17 — FAQ
Is Tim Duncan [Quantum Bronze] #F17 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tim Duncan [Quantum Bronze] #F17 sells for $194 against $6.99 raw: a $187 spread, 28× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($38.86) 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 [Quantum Bronze] #F17 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tim Duncan [Quantum Bronze] #F17 (Basketball Cards 1998 Upper Deck Forces) sells for about $194 versus $6.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 28× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tim Duncan [Quantum Bronze] #F17?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $252, ahead of PSA 10 at $194. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tim Duncan [Quantum Bronze] #F17 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 [Quantum Bronze] #F17 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Tim Duncan [Quantum Bronze] #F17 breaks even when it gems about 12% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $38.86).
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