Is LeBron James #6 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 LeBron James #6 brings $34.91 versus $2.00 raw — a $32.91 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.80) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.00
- PSA 10
- $34.91
- PSA 9
- $13.80
- Gem premium
- 17×
- 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 | $34.91 | +$7.91 | −$17.09 | −$117 |
| PSA 9 | $13.80 | −$13.20 | −$38.20 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $11.11 | −$15.89 | −$40.89 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $2.00 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% | $19.08 | −$32.92 |
| 50% | $24.35 | −$27.65 |
| 75% | $29.63 | −$22.37 |
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 | $2,459 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $34.91 | −$2,425 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $25.62 | −$2,434 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $21.00 | −$2,438 | 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 | $34.91 | $21.00 | $2,459 | $25.62 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $19.49 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $13.80 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $11.11 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $9.00 |
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Grading LeBron James #6 — FAQ
Is LeBron James #6 worth grading?
A PSA 10 LeBron James #6 brings $34.91 versus $2.00 raw — a $32.91 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.80) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 LeBron James #6 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 LeBron James #6 (Basketball Cards 2018 Panini Prizm) sells for about $34.91 versus $2.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 17× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for LeBron James #6?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $2,459, ahead of PSA 10 at $34.91. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does LeBron James #6 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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