Is Luka Doncic #2 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Luka Doncic #2 brings $175 versus $89.08 raw — a $85.92 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($71.20) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $89.08
- PSA 10
- $175
- PSA 9
- $71.20
- Gem premium
- 2.0×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $175 | +$60.92 | +$35.92 | −$64.08 |
| PSA 9 | $71.20 | −$42.88 | −$67.88 | −$168 |
| PSA 8 | $44.80 | −$69.28 | −$94.28 | −$194 |
Net = sale price − $89.08 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% | $97.15 | −$41.93 |
| 50% | $123 | −$15.98 |
| 75% | $149 | +$9.97 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 65%. 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 | $228 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $175 | −$53.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $105 | −$123 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $105 | −$123 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $175 | $105 | $228 | $105 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $172 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $71.20 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $44.80 |
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Grading Luka Doncic #2 — FAQ
Is Luka Doncic #2 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Luka Doncic #2 brings $175 versus $89.08 raw — a $85.92 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($71.20) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Luka Doncic #2 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Luka Doncic #2 (Basketball Cards 2024 Panini Donruss Optic Mythical) sells for about $175 versus $89.08 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.0× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Luka Doncic #2?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $228, ahead of PSA 10 at $175. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Luka Doncic #2 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 #2 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Luka Doncic #2 breaks even when it gems about 65% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $71.20).
Is your basketball card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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