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NBA1997RC
21#
ROOKIE CARD

TIM DUNCAN

1997-98 TOPPS CHROME

TOPPS·#115

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1997-98 Topps Chrome Tim Duncan #115 RC

Topps Chrome RC. 1997-98 Chrome is the iconic 90s chromium set — Kobe's second-year and Duncan's rookie year coexist. Refractor parallel trades $8K-$22K PSA 10. Duncan's Chrome RC is the canonical modern-era Duncan rookie — the basis for all subsequent chromium Duncan chase cards. Five championships, two MVPs — the #1 overall pick who delivered more than the hype.

Player

Tim Duncan

Year

1997

Set

1997-98 Topps Chrome

Card #

115

Sport

Basketball

Type

Rookie Card

Market Value (Based on Sold Data)

Based on public auction records

Source: eBay sold comps, Heritage Auctions, Goldin, PWCC — April 2026

Recent Sales (Mid Grade)PSA 7–8 · Based on eBay sold listings
$120-$500 (PSA 9)Verify on eBay ↗
Recent Sales (Gem Mint)PSA 9–10 · Based on eBay sold listings
$3,500+ (PSA 10)Verify on eBay ↗

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PSA vs BGS vs SGC

PSA

Professional Sports Authenticators

  • +Most liquid — highest resale demand
  • +Largest population database
  • +Vintage specialists
  • +Most recognized globally
  • −Slowest turnaround at economy tier
  • −No subgrades on base service

Best for: Vintage, high-value singles, resale liquidity

BGS

Beckett Grading Services

  • +Subgrades reveal exact condition
  • +BGS 9.5 Black Label = highest premium
  • +Preferred for modern parallels
  • +Slab design seen as premium
  • −Less liquid than PSA for vintage
  • −Stricter centering = harder to get 10

Best for: Modern parallels, autographs, centering-first cards

SGC

Sportscard Guaranty Corporation

  • +Faster turnaround than PSA/BGS
  • +Lower cost at economy tier
  • +Growing collector base
  • +Good for tobacco/pre-war
  • −Lower premium than PSA on most cards
  • −Smaller population database

Best for: Pre-war, tobacco cards, budget-conscious grading

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