What is the starting resale value for this ungraded Ray Allen card?

The ungraded version of the Ray Allen #252 from the 1996 Finest Basketball set is listed at $28.

How much is a graded PSA 10 version of this card worth?

A PSA 10 graded copy of the Ray Allen #252 is currently valued at $640.

What set and sport does this specific card belong to?

This basketball card is from the 1996 Finest Basketball set and belongs to the Basketball sport category.

$Ray Allen [Refractor] #252$

Ray Allen [Refractor] #252 1996 Finest Basketball — Card Value

1996 Finest Basketball

What the Ray Allen [Refractor] #252 (1996 Finest Basketball) card is worth — ungraded vs graded.

Ray Allen [Refractor] #252 1996 Finest Basketball value — Ungraded $28 · Grade 9 $157 · PSA 10 $640. Prices updated June 2026.

Set · 1996 Finest BasketballNumber · #252

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Value by grade

$28

Ungraded

5.6×

$157

Grade 9

22.9×

$640

PSA 10

Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 22.9× raw.

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Which version do you have?

If you just want the card, the Standard version at $6 is the cheapest option. The Refractor w Coating ($48) offers a premium look and higher perceived value, while the Refractor ($28) provides a step up from standard. Collectors prioritizing aesthetics and scarcity should invest in the coated versions, whereas budget-conscious buyers should stick to the Standard or w Coating options.

VersionUsedNewBuy

Refractor w CoatingRay Allen [Refractor w Coating] #252 1996 Finest Basketball — Card Value$47.98$313.02eBay ↗

Refractor— this pageRay Allen [Refractor] #252 1996 Finest Basketball — Card Value$28.32$640eBay ↗

w CoatingRay Allen [w Coating] #252 1996 Finest Basketball — Card Value$5.99$999eBay ↗

StandardRay Allen #252 1996 Finest Basketball — Card Value$5.75$75.5eBay ↗

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Item details

Brand: Basketball
Set: 1996 Finest Basketball
Sport: Basketball
Number: #252

Ray Allen [Refractor] #252 1996 Finest Basketball value

A raw (ungraded) Ray Allen [Refractor] #252 runs around $28, a Grade 9 about $157, and a PSA 10 commands $640.

What drives the price

Grade, centering, rookie/star status, set scarcity, and print run drive sports-card value. PSA/BGS gem-mint copies and rookies of stars carry the biggest premiums; raw commons sell for little.

Price guide

Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today

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Condition	Value	Based on
Ungraded	$28	eBay sold comps
Grade 9	$157	eBay sold comps
PSA 10	$640	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting resale value for this ungraded Ray Allen card?: The ungraded version of the Ray Allen #252 from the 1996 Finest Basketball set is listed at $28.
How much is a graded PSA 10 version of this card worth?: A PSA 10 graded copy of the Ray Allen #252 is currently valued at $640.
What set and sport does this specific card belong to?: This basketball card is from the 1996 Finest Basketball set and belongs to the Basketball sport category.