Ray Allen

1996 Topps Chrome Ray Allen #217 value & prices

Ray Allen #217 from 1996 1996 Topps Chrome is a card collectors search for regularly. Current market value sits near $364.65 for an ungraded copy.

Grading has a major impact on value: an ungraded copy is worth around $364.65, a PSA 9 around $1 and039.21.

Use the grade table above to compare values across PSA, BGS, CGC and SGC, and the eBay links to find live listings. Scan your copy with Ripbin to track it in your locker.

Collector's notes

The junk-wax era means supply is high, but that cuts both ways: raw copies are affordable entry points, while flawless graded examples stand out precisely because so many copies exist in lesser condition.

Basketball cards have been one of the hobby's strongest categories, with rookie cards and flagship sets like Prizm leading demand.

Is it worth grading?

With raw copies near $364.65 and top grades reaching $1,039.21, grading a sharp copy of this card can clearly pay for itself — the spread comfortably covers a typical ~$25.00 grading fee. The catch: only submit copies with strong centering, clean corners, and unmarked surfaces, because anything below a 9 usually erases the math.

When choosing a grader, PSA slabs typically resell fastest, BGS rewards truly pristine copies, and SGC/CGC offer faster turnarounds — compare each label's value in the grade table above.

Smart buying guide

The fastest way to gauge the real market for this card is to scan the live eBay listings above: look at the spread between auction and Buy-It-Now prices, and check sold history before paying top dollar.

If you own this card, scan it with Ripbin to add it to your locker — you'll see its value tracked over time, and other collectors can discover it and send bids.