Is Luka Doncic #9 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Luka Doncic #9 brings $43.46 versus $8.90 raw — a $34.56 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $8.90
- PSA 10
- $43.46
- PSA 9
- $19.99
- Gem premium
- 4.9×
- 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 | $43.46 | +$9.56 | −$15.44 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $19.99 | −$13.91 | −$38.91 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $11.11 | −$22.79 | −$47.79 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $8.90 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% | $25.86 | −$33.04 |
| 50% | $31.73 | −$27.17 |
| 75% | $37.59 | −$21.31 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $57.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $43.46 | −$13.54 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $26.00 | −$31.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $26.00 | −$31.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $43.46 | $26.00 | $57.00 | $26.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $33.81 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $19.99 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $11.11 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $9.00 |
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Grading Luka Doncic #9 — FAQ
Is Luka Doncic #9 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Luka Doncic #9 brings $43.46 versus $8.90 raw — a $34.56 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Luka Doncic #9 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Luka Doncic #9 (Basketball Cards 2019 Panini Hoops High Voltage) sells for about $43.46 versus $8.90 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.9× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Luka Doncic #9?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $57.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $43.46. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Luka Doncic #9 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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