Tim Duncan
1997 Upper Deck Rookie Discovery I · #R1 · 1997
Tim Duncan prices by grade
| Grade | Value | eBay |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $3.14 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 7 | $11.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 8 | $11.50 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 9 | $17.71 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| Grade 9.5 | $21.25 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 10 | $52.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| BGS 10 | $68.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| CGC 10 | $31.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| SGC 10 | $31.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
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The 1997 Upper Deck Rookie Discovery I Tim Duncan #R1 is a Basketball card released in 1997. In ungraded condition it carries an estimated value of about $3.14, with professionally graded copies commanding more.
Condition is everything here — an ungraded copy is worth around $3.14, a PSA 9 around $17.71, a PSA 10 (Gem Mint) around $52.00 and a pristine BGS 10 around $68.00. That's roughly a 17× premium for a gem-mint copy over raw — one of the clearest signals that condition-sensitive buyers dominate this card's market.
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.
Market context
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.
The basketball card market rewards star power — top players' cards consistently outperform the broader market.
Is it worth grading?
The spread between raw ($3.14) and top-graded ($52.00) copies is fairly tight, so grading this card only makes financial sense for truly flawless copies — or for collectors who simply prefer slabbed cards for protection and display.
PSA remains the most liquid grading label in the hobby, while BGS (with its Black Label 10) and modern entrants CGC and SGC have growing followings — the table above shows how each label prices for this card.
How to buy this card
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.
Selling? List smart: photograph corners and surface clearly, state the condition honestly, and price against the grade table above. Or scan it into your Ripbin locker and let bids come to you.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much is the 1997 Upper Deck Rookie Discovery I Tim Duncan #R1 worth?
- An ungraded Tim Duncan #R1 is worth approximately $3.14, and a PSA 10 graded copy is around $52.00. Values change with the market — check the live eBay listings for current pricing.
- What is a PSA 10 Tim Duncan worth?
- A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) Tim Duncan from 1997 Upper Deck Rookie Discovery I is valued around $52.00.
- Is the Tim Duncan #R1 worth grading?
- Usually only for flawless copies: the spread between raw ($3.14) and graded ($52.00) is modest, so grading mainly adds protection and authenticity rather than profit.
- Where can I buy the Tim Duncan #R1 card?
- Tim Duncan 1997 Upper Deck Rookie Discovery I cards are available on eBay — use the grade-specific links above to find current listings, or browse the live listings carousel on this page.
- What affects the value of the Tim Duncan #R1?
- Condition and grade matter most, followed by the player's performance and career trajectory. Parallel versions, print runs, and overall hobby demand also move the price.