Is Luka Doncic #3 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 5.0× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Luka Doncic #3 sells for $60.75 against $12.20 raw: a $48.55 spread, 5.0× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($31.35) 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)
- $12.20
- PSA 10
- $60.75
- PSA 9
- $31.35
- Gem premium
- 5.0×
- 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 | $60.75 | +$23.55 | −$1.45 | −$101 |
| PSA 9 | $31.35 | −$5.85 | −$30.85 | −$131 |
| PSA 8 | $21.60 | −$15.60 | −$40.60 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $12.20 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% | $38.70 | −$23.50 |
| 50% | $46.05 | −$16.15 |
| 75% | $53.40 | −$8.80 |
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 | $269 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| SGC 10 | $74.99 | −$194 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $60.75 | −$208 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $36.00 | −$233 | 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 #3 — FAQ
Is Luka Doncic #3 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Luka Doncic #3 sells for $60.75 against $12.20 raw: a $48.55 spread, 5.0× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($31.35) 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 Luka Doncic #3 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Luka Doncic #3 (Basketball Cards 2018 Panini Prizm Emergent) sells for about $60.75 versus $12.20 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.0× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Luka Doncic #3?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $269, ahead of SGC 10 at $74.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Luka Doncic #3 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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