Is Luka Doncic #229 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Luka Doncic #229 sells for $2,138 against $219 raw: a $1,919 spread, 9.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,782) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $219
- PSA 10
- $2,138
- PSA 9
- $1,782
- Gem premium
- 9.8×
- 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 | $2,138 | +$1,894 | +$1,869 | +$1,769 |
| PSA 9 | $1,782 | +$1,538 | +$1,513 | +$1,413 |
| PSA 8 | $1,620 | +$1,376 | +$1,351 | +$1,251 |
Net = sale price − $219 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% | $1,871 | +$1,602 |
| 50% | $1,960 | +$1,691 |
| 75% | $2,049 | +$1,780 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $6,300 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $2,138 | −$4,162 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,283 | −$5,017 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $1,283 | −$5,017 | 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 | $2,138 | $1,283 | $6,300 | $1,283 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $1,960 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $1,782 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $1,620 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Luka Doncic #229 — FAQ
Is Luka Doncic #229 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Luka Doncic #229 sells for $2,138 against $219 raw: a $1,919 spread, 9.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,782) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Luka Doncic #229 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Luka Doncic #229 (Basketball Cards 2018 Panini Select) sells for about $2,138 versus $219 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.8× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Luka Doncic #229?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $6,300, ahead of PSA 10 at $2,138. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Luka Doncic #229 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.
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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