Is Lauri Markkanen [Gold Rainbow] #SA-19 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 5.8× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Lauri Markkanen [Gold Rainbow] #SA-19 sells for $57.59 against $9.89 raw: a $47.70 spread, 5.8× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.09) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $9.89
- PSA 10
- $57.59
- PSA 9
- $20.09
- Gem premium
- 5.8×
- 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 | $57.59 | +$22.70 | −$2.30 | −$102 |
| PSA 9 | $20.09 | −$14.80 | −$39.80 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $10.93 | −$23.96 | −$48.96 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $9.89 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% | $29.46 | −$30.43 |
| 50% | $38.84 | −$21.05 |
| 75% | $48.22 | −$11.67 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $75.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $57.59 | −$17.41 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $35.00 | −$40.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $35.00 | −$40.00 | 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 Lauri Markkanen [Gold Rainbow] #SA-19 — FAQ
Is Lauri Markkanen [Gold Rainbow] #SA-19 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lauri Markkanen [Gold Rainbow] #SA-19 sells for $57.59 against $9.89 raw: a $47.70 spread, 5.8× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.09) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Lauri Markkanen [Gold Rainbow] #SA-19 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lauri Markkanen [Gold Rainbow] #SA-19 (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps Stars of the NBA) sells for about $57.59 versus $9.89 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.8× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lauri Markkanen [Gold Rainbow] #SA-19?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $75.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $57.59. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lauri Markkanen [Gold Rainbow] #SA-19 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.
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