Is LeBron James [Cracked Ice] #24 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 LeBron James [Cracked Ice] #24 brings $930 versus $571 raw — a $359 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($406) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $571
- PSA 10
- $930
- PSA 9
- $406
- Gem premium
- 1.6×
- 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 | $930 | +$334 | +$309 | +$209 |
| PSA 9 | $406 | −$190 | −$215 | −$315 |
| PSA 8 | $180 | −$416 | −$441 | −$541 |
Net = sale price − $571 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% | $537 | −$84.09 |
| 50% | $668 | +$46.91 |
| 75% | $799 | +$178 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 41%. 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 | $1,209 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $930 | −$279 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $558 | −$651 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $558 | −$651 | 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 LeBron James [Cracked Ice] #24 — FAQ
Is LeBron James [Cracked Ice] #24 worth grading?
A PSA 10 LeBron James [Cracked Ice] #24 brings $930 versus $571 raw — a $359 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($406) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 LeBron James [Cracked Ice] #24 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 LeBron James [Cracked Ice] #24 (Basketball Cards 2024 Panini Donruss Optic Net Marvels) sells for about $930 versus $571 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.6× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for LeBron James [Cracked Ice] #24?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,209, ahead of PSA 10 at $930. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does LeBron James [Cracked Ice] #24 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 LeBron James [Cracked Ice] #24 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting LeBron James [Cracked Ice] #24 breaks even when it gems about 41% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $406).
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