Is Tim Duncan #126 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Tim Duncan #126 brings $30.23 versus $1.88 raw — a $28.35 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.88
- PSA 10
- $30.23
- PSA 9
- $12.00
- Gem premium
- 16×
- 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 | $30.23 | +$3.35 | −$21.65 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $12.00 | −$14.88 | −$39.88 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $10.50 | −$16.38 | −$41.38 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $1.88 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% | $16.56 | −$35.32 |
| 50% | $21.12 | −$30.76 |
| 75% | $25.67 | −$26.21 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $39.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $30.23 | −$8.77 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $18.00 | −$21.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $18.00 | −$21.00 | 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 #126 — FAQ
Is Tim Duncan #126 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tim Duncan #126 brings $30.23 versus $1.88 raw — a $28.35 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Tim Duncan #126 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tim Duncan #126 (Basketball Cards 1998 UD Choice) sells for about $30.23 versus $1.88 for a raw near-mint copy — a 16× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tim Duncan #126?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $39.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $30.23. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tim Duncan #126 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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