Is Lauri Markkanen [Holo Blue Laser] #159 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Lauri Markkanen [Holo Blue Laser] #159 sells for $53.99 against $2.95 raw: a $51.04 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.27) 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)
- $2.95
- PSA 10
- $53.99
- PSA 9
- $28.27
- Gem premium
- 18×
- 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 — PSA 10 | $53.99 | +$26.04 | +$1.04 | −$98.96 |
| PSA 9 | $28.27 | +$0.32 | −$24.68 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $20.50 | −$7.45 | −$32.45 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $2.95 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% | $34.70 | −$18.25 |
| 50% | $41.13 | −$11.82 |
| 75% | $47.56 | −$5.39 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 96%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $70.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $53.99 | −$16.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $32.00 | −$38.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $32.00 | −$38.00 | 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 [Holo Blue Laser] #159 — FAQ
Is Lauri Markkanen [Holo Blue Laser] #159 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lauri Markkanen [Holo Blue Laser] #159 sells for $53.99 against $2.95 raw: a $51.04 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.27) 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 [Holo Blue Laser] #159 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lauri Markkanen [Holo Blue Laser] #159 (Basketball Cards 2017 Panini Donruss) sells for about $53.99 versus $2.95 for a raw near-mint copy — a 18× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lauri Markkanen [Holo Blue Laser] #159?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $70.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $53.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lauri Markkanen [Holo Blue Laser] #159 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.
What gem rate makes grading Lauri Markkanen [Holo Blue Laser] #159 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Lauri Markkanen [Holo Blue Laser] #159 breaks even when it gems about 96% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $28.27).
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