Is Lauri Markkanen [Vertical Autograph the Finals] #107 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Lauri Markkanen [Vertical Autograph the Finals] #107 sells for $260 against $120 raw: a $140 spread, 2.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($217) 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)
- $120
- PSA 10
- $260
- PSA 9
- $217
- Gem premium
- 2.2×
- 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 | $260 | +$115 | +$90.07 | −$9.93 |
| PSA 9 | $217 | +$72.07 | +$47.07 | −$52.93 |
| PSA 8 | $198 | +$52.57 | +$27.57 | −$72.43 |
Net = sale price − $120 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% | $228 | +$57.82 |
| 50% | $239 | +$68.57 |
| 75% | $249 | +$79.32 |
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 | $338 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $260 | −$78.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $156 | −$182 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $156 | −$182 | 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 | $260 | $156 | $338 | $156 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $258 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $217 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $198 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Lauri Markkanen [Vertical Autograph the Finals] #107 — FAQ
Is Lauri Markkanen [Vertical Autograph the Finals] #107 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lauri Markkanen [Vertical Autograph the Finals] #107 sells for $260 against $120 raw: a $140 spread, 2.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($217) 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 Lauri Markkanen [Vertical Autograph the Finals] #107 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lauri Markkanen [Vertical Autograph the Finals] #107 (Basketball Cards 2017 Panini Contenders) sells for about $260 versus $120 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.2× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lauri Markkanen [Vertical Autograph the Finals] #107?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $338, ahead of PSA 10 at $260. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lauri Markkanen [Vertical Autograph the Finals] #107 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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