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Is Luka Doncic [Ruby] #LDC worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Luka Doncic [Ruby] #LDC brings $2,682 versus $2,000 raw — a $682 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($1,913) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $2,000
- Grade 9.5
- $2,682
- PSA 9
- $1,913
- Gem premium
- 1.3×
- 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 | $2,682 | +$657 | +$632 | +$532 |
| PSA 9 | $1,913 | −$112 | −$137 | −$237 |
Net = sale price − $2,000 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% | $2,105 | +$55.10 |
| 50% | $2,297 | +$247 |
| 75% | $2,490 | +$440 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 18%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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Grading Luka Doncic [Ruby] #LDC — FAQ
Is Luka Doncic [Ruby] #LDC worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Luka Doncic [Ruby] #LDC brings $2,682 versus $2,000 raw — a $682 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($1,913) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
What gem rate makes grading Luka Doncic [Ruby] #LDC break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Luka Doncic [Ruby] #LDC breaks even when it gems about 18% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $1,913).
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