Is Luka Doncic [Blue] #228 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Luka Doncic [Blue] #228 brings $39.00 versus $12.15 raw — a $26.85 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($35.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $12.15
- Grade 9.5
- $39.00
- PSA 9
- $35.00
- Gem premium
- 3.2×
- 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 | $39.00 | +$1.85 | −$23.15 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $35.00 | −$2.15 | −$27.15 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $12.15 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% | $36.00 | −$26.15 |
| 50% | $37.00 | −$25.15 |
| 75% | $38.00 | −$24.15 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Luka Doncic [Blue] #228 — FAQ
Is Luka Doncic [Blue] #228 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Luka Doncic [Blue] #228 brings $39.00 versus $12.15 raw — a $26.85 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($35.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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