Is Luka Doncic #1 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Luka Doncic #1 brings $188 versus $94.46 raw — a $93.87 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($79.21) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $94.46
- PSA 10
- $188
- PSA 9
- $79.21
- Gem premium
- 2.0×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $188 | +$68.87 | +$43.87 | −$56.13 |
| PSA 9 | $79.21 | −$40.25 | −$65.25 | −$165 |
| PSA 8 | $66.00 | −$53.46 | −$78.46 | −$178 |
Net = sale price − $94.46 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% | $106 | −$37.97 |
| 50% | $134 | −$10.69 |
| 75% | $161 | +$16.59 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 60%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $245 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $188 | −$56.67 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $122 | −$123 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $113 | −$132 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $188 | $113 | $245 | $122 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $156 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $79.21 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $66.00 |
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Grading Luka Doncic #1 — FAQ
Is Luka Doncic #1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Luka Doncic #1 brings $188 versus $94.46 raw — a $93.87 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($79.21) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Luka Doncic #1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Luka Doncic #1 (Basketball Cards 2024 Panini NBA Hoops Presentations) sells for about $188 versus $94.46 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.0× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Luka Doncic #1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $245, ahead of PSA 10 at $188. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Luka Doncic #1 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.
What gem rate makes grading Luka Doncic #1 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Luka Doncic #1 breaks even when it gems about 60% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $79.21).
Is your basketball card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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