What is the difference in value between ungraded and graded cards?

The ungraded card is valued around $27, whereas a PSA 10 grade significantly increases the value to $565.

How much is a Grade 9 version of this card worth?

A Grade 9 version of the Stephon Marbury #253 is currently valued at $82.

What set is this specific Stephon Marbury card from?

This basketball card is from the 1996 Finest Basketball set, numbered #253.

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Stephon Marbury [Refractor] #253 1996 Finest Basketball — Card Value

1996 Finest Basketball

What the Stephon Marbury [Refractor] #253 (1996 Finest Basketball) card is worth — ungraded vs graded.

Stephon Marbury [Refractor] #253 1996 Finest Basketball value — Ungraded $27 · Grade 9 $82 · PSA 10 $565. Prices updated July 2026.

Set · 1996 Finest BasketballNumber · #253

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Value by grade

$27

Ungraded

3.0×

$82

Grade 9

20.9×

$565

PSA 10

Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 20.9× raw.

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Which version do you have?

For the cheapest way to own it, grab the Standard version for $2. The Refractor w Coating at $35 offers the highest premium, typically indicating a special edition or superior finish compared to the basic versions. If you are a casual collector wanting the item, the Standard is fine. However, serious collectors seeking the highest tier or rarity should invest in the Refractor w Coating.

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Refractor w CoatingStephon Marbury [Refractor w Coating] #253 1996 Finest Basketball — Card Value$35$399.99eBay ↗

Refractor— this pageStephon Marbury [Refractor] #253 1996 Finest Basketball — Card Value$27.49$565eBay ↗

w CoatingStephon Marbury [w Coating] #253 1996 Finest Basketball — Card Value$2.71$105.5eBay ↗

StandardStephon Marbury #253 1996 Finest Basketball — Card Value$2.09$38eBay ↗

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Item details

Brand: Basketball
Set: 1996 Finest Basketball
Sport: Basketball
Number: #253

Stephon Marbury [Refractor] #253 1996 Finest Basketball value

A raw (ungraded) Stephon Marbury [Refractor] #253 runs around $27, a Grade 9 about $82, and a PSA 10 commands $565.

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	$27	eBay sold comps
Grade 9	$82	eBay sold comps
PSA 10	$565	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference in value between ungraded and graded cards?: The ungraded card is valued around $27, whereas a PSA 10 grade significantly increases the value to $565.
How much is a Grade 9 version of this card worth?: A Grade 9 version of the Stephon Marbury #253 is currently valued at $82.
What set is this specific Stephon Marbury card from?: This basketball card is from the 1996 Finest Basketball set, numbered #253.