Is Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum #8 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum #8 brings $56.85 versus $22.50 raw — a $34.35 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($47.11) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $22.50
- PSA 10
- $56.85
- PSA 9
- $47.11
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- 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 | $56.85 | +$9.35 | −$15.65 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $47.11 | −$0.39 | −$25.39 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $24.99 | −$22.51 | −$47.51 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $22.50 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% | $49.54 | −$22.96 |
| 50% | $51.98 | −$20.52 |
| 75% | $54.42 | −$18.08 |
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 | $74.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $56.85 | −$17.15 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $34.00 | −$40.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $34.00 | −$40.00 | 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 Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum #8 — FAQ
Is Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum #8 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum #8 brings $56.85 versus $22.50 raw — a $34.35 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($47.11) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum #8 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum #8 (Basketball Cards 2019 Panini Contenders Optic Historic Picks) sells for about $56.85 versus $22.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.5× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum #8?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $74.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $56.85. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum #8 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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