Is Luka Doncic #1 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Luka Doncic #1 brings $2,950 versus $1,410 raw — a $1,540 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($1,414) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1,410
- PSA 10
- $2,950
- PSA 9
- $1,414
- Gem premium
- 2.1×
- As of
- Sep 4, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 10 | $2,950 | +$1,515 | +$1,490 | +$1,390 |
| PSA 9 | $1,414 | −$20.42 | −$45.42 | −$145 |
| PSA 8 | $831 | −$603 | −$628 | −$728 |
Net = sale price − $1,410 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $1,798 | +$338 |
| 50% | $2,182 | +$722 |
| 75% | $2,566 | +$1,106 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 3%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $3,835 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $2,950 | −$885 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $2,398 | −$1,437 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,770 | −$2,065 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
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Grading Luka Doncic #1 — FAQ
Is Luka Doncic #1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Luka Doncic #1 brings $2,950 versus $1,410 raw — a $1,540 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($1,414) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Luka Doncic #1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Luka Doncic #1 (Basketball Cards 2024 Panini Donruss Optic Downtown) sells for about $2,950 versus $1,410 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.1× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Luka Doncic #1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $3,835, ahead of PSA 10 at $2,950. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Luka Doncic #1 need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
What gem rate makes grading Luka Doncic #1 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Luka Doncic #1 breaks even when it gems about 3% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $1,414).
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