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Is Lauri Markkanen [Draft Ticket Autograph] #57 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Lauri Markkanen [Draft Ticket Autograph] #57 brings $58.00 versus $31.74 raw — a $26.26 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($53.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $31.74
- Grade 9.5
- $58.00
- PSA 9
- $53.00
- Gem premium
- 1.8×
- As of
- Sep 3, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — Grade 9.5 | $58.00 | +$1.26 | −$23.74 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $53.00 | −$3.74 | −$28.74 | −$129 |
Net = sale price − $31.74 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% | $54.25 | −$27.49 |
| 50% | $55.50 | −$26.24 |
| 75% | $56.75 | −$24.99 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Lauri Markkanen [Draft Ticket Autograph] #57 — FAQ
Is Lauri Markkanen [Draft Ticket Autograph] #57 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Lauri Markkanen [Draft Ticket Autograph] #57 brings $58.00 versus $31.74 raw — a $26.26 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($53.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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