Is LeBron James #39 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 LeBron James #39 brings $7,419 versus $6,345 raw — a $1,074 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($5,931) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $6,345
- PSA 10
- $7,419
- PSA 9
- $5,931
- 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 — PSA 10 | $7,419 | +$1,049 | +$1,024 | +$924 |
| PSA 9 | $5,931 | −$439 | −$464 | −$564 |
| PSA 8 | $2,546 | −$3,825 | −$3,850 | −$3,950 |
Net = sale price − $6,345 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% | $6,303 | −$92.28 |
| 50% | $6,675 | +$280 |
| 75% | $7,047 | +$652 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 31%. 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 | $9,645 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $7,419 | −$2,226 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $4,451 | −$5,194 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $4,451 | −$5,194 | 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 #39 — FAQ
Is LeBron James #39 worth grading?
A PSA 10 LeBron James #39 brings $7,419 versus $6,345 raw — a $1,074 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($5,931) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 LeBron James #39 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 LeBron James #39 (Basketball Cards 2024 Panini One and One Downtown) sells for about $7,419 versus $6,345 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.2× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for LeBron James #39?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $9,645, ahead of PSA 10 at $7,419. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does LeBron James #39 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 #39 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting LeBron James #39 breaks even when it gems about 31% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $5,931).
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