Is LeBron James #1 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 LeBron James #1 brings $16,200 versus $12,826 raw — a $3,374 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12,651) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $12,826
- PSA 10
- $16,200
- PSA 9
- $12,651
- Gem premium
- 1.3×
- 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 | $16,200 | +$3,349 | +$3,324 | +$3,224 |
| PSA 9 | $12,651 | −$199 | −$224 | −$324 |
| PSA 8 | $7,393 | −$5,457 | −$5,482 | −$5,582 |
Net = sale price − $12,826 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% | $13,538 | +$663 |
| 50% | $14,426 | +$1,550 |
| 75% | $15,313 | +$2,437 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 6%. 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 | $21,060 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $16,200 | −$4,860 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $9,720 | −$11,340 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $9,720 | −$11,340 | 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 | $16,200 | $9,720 | $21,060 | $9,720 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $15,876 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $12,651 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $7,393 |
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Grading LeBron James #1 — FAQ
Is LeBron James #1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 LeBron James #1 brings $16,200 versus $12,826 raw — a $3,374 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12,651) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 LeBron James #1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 LeBron James #1 (Basketball Cards 2024 Panini Prizm Black Manga) sells for about $16,200 versus $12,826 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.3× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for LeBron James #1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $21,060, ahead of PSA 10 at $16,200. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does LeBron James #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 LeBron James #1 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting LeBron James #1 breaks even when it gems about 6% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $12,651).
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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