Is LeBron James [Mosaic] #16 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 LeBron James [Mosaic] #16 sells for $124 against $5.48 raw: a $118 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.50) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.48
- PSA 10
- $124
- PSA 9
- $37.50
- Gem premium
- 23×
- 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 | $124 | +$93.46 | +$68.46 | −$31.54 |
| PSA 9 | $37.50 | +$7.02 | −$17.98 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $6.59 | −$23.89 | −$48.89 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $5.48 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% | $59.11 | +$3.63 |
| 50% | $80.72 | +$25.24 |
| 75% | $102 | +$46.85 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 21%. 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 | $161 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $124 | −$37.06 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $74.00 | −$87.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $74.00 | −$87.00 | 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] #16 — FAQ
Is LeBron James [Mosaic] #16 worth grading?
A PSA 10 LeBron James [Mosaic] #16 sells for $124 against $5.48 raw: a $118 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.50) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. 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] #16 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 LeBron James [Mosaic] #16 (Basketball Cards 2024 Panini Mosaic Jam Masters) sells for about $124 versus $5.48 for a raw near-mint copy — a 23× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for LeBron James [Mosaic] #16?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $161, ahead of PSA 10 at $124. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does LeBron James [Mosaic] #16 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 [Mosaic] #16 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting LeBron James [Mosaic] #16 breaks even when it gems about 21% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $37.50).
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