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Is Luka Doncic [Clear] #VT-LDC worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Luka Doncic [Clear] #VT-LDC brings $1,200 versus $1,001 raw — a $199 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($799) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $1,001
- Grade 9.5
- $1,200
- PSA 9
- $799
- Gem premium
- 1.2×
- 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 | $1,200 | +$174 | +$149 | +$49.00 |
| PSA 9 | $799 | −$227 | −$252 | −$352 |
Net = sale price − $1,001 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% | $899 | −$152 |
| 50% | $1000 | −$51.50 |
| 75% | $1,100 | +$48.75 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 63%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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Grading Luka Doncic [Clear] #VT-LDC — FAQ
Is Luka Doncic [Clear] #VT-LDC worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Luka Doncic [Clear] #VT-LDC brings $1,200 versus $1,001 raw — a $199 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($799) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
What gem rate makes grading Luka Doncic [Clear] #VT-LDC break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Luka Doncic [Clear] #VT-LDC breaks even when it gems about 63% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $799).
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