Is Damian Lillard #H-10 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 10 copies of Damian Lillard #H-10 sell for $51.00, only $22.01 above the $28.99 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($32.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $28.99
- PSA 10
- $51.00
- PSA 9
- $32.00
- Gem premium
- 1.8×
- 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 | $51.00 | −$2.99 | −$27.99 | −$128 |
| PSA 9 | $32.00 | −$21.99 | −$46.99 | −$147 |
| PSA 8 | $29.36 | −$24.63 | −$49.63 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $28.99 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% | $36.75 | −$42.24 |
| 50% | $41.50 | −$37.49 |
| 75% | $46.25 | −$32.74 |
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 | $66.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $51.00 | −$15.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $31.00 | −$35.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $31.00 | −$35.00 | 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 Damian Lillard #H-10 — FAQ
Is Damian Lillard #H-10 worth grading?
PSA 10 copies of Damian Lillard #H-10 sell for $51.00, only $22.01 above the $28.99 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($32.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
How much is a PSA 10 Damian Lillard #H-10 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Damian Lillard #H-10 (Basketball Cards 2024 Topps Chrome Helix) sells for about $51.00 versus $28.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.8× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Damian Lillard #H-10?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $66.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $51.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Damian Lillard #H-10 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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