Is LeBron James [Mosaic] #18 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 6.3× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 LeBron James [Mosaic] #18 sells for $53.27 against $8.47 raw: a $44.80 spread, 6.3× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($25.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $8.47
- PSA 10
- $53.27
- PSA 9
- $25.00
- Gem premium
- 6.3×
- 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 — PSA 10 | $53.27 | +$19.80 | −$5.20 | −$105 |
| PSA 9 | $25.00 | −$8.47 | −$33.47 | −$133 |
| PSA 8 | $10.24 | −$23.23 | −$48.23 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $8.47 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% | $32.07 | −$26.40 |
| 50% | $39.14 | −$19.33 |
| 75% | $46.20 | −$12.27 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $69.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $53.27 | −$15.73 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $32.00 | −$37.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $32.00 | −$37.00 | 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 [Mosaic] #18 — FAQ
Is LeBron James [Mosaic] #18 worth grading?
A PSA 10 LeBron James [Mosaic] #18 sells for $53.27 against $8.47 raw: a $44.80 spread, 6.3× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($25.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 LeBron James [Mosaic] #18 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 LeBron James [Mosaic] #18 (Basketball Cards 2024 Panini Mosaic Bank Shot) sells for about $53.27 versus $8.47 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.3× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for LeBron James [Mosaic] #18?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $69.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $53.27. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does LeBron James [Mosaic] #18 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.
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