Is Tim Duncan #115 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Tim Duncan #115 sells for $1,007 against $69.29 raw: a $938 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($172) 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)
- $69.29
- PSA 10
- $1,007
- PSA 9
- $172
- Gem premium
- 15×
- 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 | $1,007 | +$913 | +$888 | +$788 |
| PSA 9 | $172 | +$77.36 | +$52.36 | −$47.64 |
| PSA 8 | $69.97 | −$24.32 | −$49.32 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $69.29 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% | $380 | +$261 |
| 50% | $589 | +$470 |
| 75% | $798 | +$679 |
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 | $1,349 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,007 | −$342 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $604 | −$745 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $410 | −$939 | 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 #115 — FAQ
Is Tim Duncan #115 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tim Duncan #115 sells for $1,007 against $69.29 raw: a $938 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($172) 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 #115 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tim Duncan #115 (Basketball Cards 1997 Topps Chrome) sells for about $1,007 versus $69.29 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tim Duncan #115?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,349, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,007. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tim Duncan #115 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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