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Is Luka Doncic [Chinese New Year] #LDC worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Luka Doncic [Chinese New Year] #LDC sells for $1,671 against $950 raw: a $722 spread, 1.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,519) 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)
- $950
- Grade 9.5
- $1,671
- PSA 9
- $1,519
- Gem premium
- 1.8×
- 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 — Grade 9.5 | $1,671 | +$697 | +$672 | +$572 |
| PSA 9 | $1,519 | +$545 | +$520 | +$420 |
| PSA 8 | $1,381 | +$406 | +$381 | +$281 |
Net = sale price − $950 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% | $1,557 | +$558 |
| 50% | $1,595 | +$596 |
| 75% | $1,633 | +$634 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Luka Doncic [Chinese New Year] #LDC — FAQ
Is Luka Doncic [Chinese New Year] #LDC worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Luka Doncic [Chinese New Year] #LDC sells for $1,671 against $950 raw: a $722 spread, 1.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,519) 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.
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