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Is Luka Doncic [Mercury] #PPM-7 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Luka Doncic [Mercury] #PPM-7 sells for $427 against $223 raw: a $204 spread, 1.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($266) 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)
- $223
- PSA 10
- $427
- PSA 9
- $266
- Gem premium
- 1.9×
- 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 | $427 | +$179 | +$154 | +$53.84 |
| PSA 9 | $266 | +$17.84 | −$7.16 | −$107 |
| PSA 8 | $177 | −$71.05 | −$96.05 | −$196 |
Net = sale price − $223 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% | $306 | +$33.09 |
| 50% | $347 | +$73.34 |
| 75% | $387 | +$114 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 4%. 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 | $555 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $427 | −$128 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $256 | −$299 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $256 | −$299 | 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 [Mercury] #PPM-7 — FAQ
Is Luka Doncic [Mercury] #PPM-7 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Luka Doncic [Mercury] #PPM-7 sells for $427 against $223 raw: a $204 spread, 1.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($266) 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 [Mercury] #PPM-7 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Luka Doncic [Mercury] #PPM-7 (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps Cosmic Chrome Planetary Pursuit) sells for about $427 versus $223 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Luka Doncic [Mercury] #PPM-7?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $555, ahead of PSA 10 at $427. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Luka Doncic [Mercury] #PPM-7 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 Luka Doncic [Mercury] #PPM-7 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Luka Doncic [Mercury] #PPM-7 breaks even when it gems about 4% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $266).
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