Is Luka Doncic #571 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Luka Doncic #571 brings $221 versus $79.16 raw — a $142 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($69.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $79.16
- PSA 10
- $221
- PSA 9
- $69.00
- Gem premium
- 2.8×
- 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 | $221 | +$117 | +$92.09 | −$7.91 |
| PSA 9 | $69.00 | −$35.16 | −$60.16 | −$160 |
| PSA 8 | $66.00 | −$38.16 | −$63.16 | −$163 |
Net = sale price − $79.16 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% | $107 | −$22.10 |
| 50% | $145 | +$15.97 |
| 75% | $183 | +$54.03 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 40%. 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 | $425 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $221 | −$204 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $143 | −$282 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $133 | −$292 | 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 | $221 | $133 | $425 | $143 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $119 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $69.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $66.00 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $51.00 |
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Grading Luka Doncic #571 — FAQ
Is Luka Doncic #571 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Luka Doncic #571 brings $221 versus $79.16 raw — a $142 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($69.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Luka Doncic #571 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Luka Doncic #571 (Basketball Cards 2018 Panini Chronicles) sells for about $221 versus $79.16 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.8× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Luka Doncic #571?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $425, ahead of PSA 10 at $221. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Luka Doncic #571 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 #571 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Luka Doncic #571 breaks even when it gems about 40% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $69.00).
Is your basketball card centered well enough to grade?
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