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Is LeBron James [Refractor] #SWS-LBJ worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 LeBron James [Refractor] #SWS-LBJ sells for $38,495 against $9,081 raw: a $29,414 spread, 4.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($13,850) 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)
- $9,081
- PSA 10
- $38,495
- PSA 9
- $13,850
- Gem premium
- 4.2×
- 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 | $38,495 | +$29,389 | +$29,364 | +$29,264 |
| PSA 9 | $13,850 | +$4,744 | +$4,719 | +$4,619 |
| PSA 8 | $8,079 | −$1,027 | −$1,052 | −$1,152 |
Net = sale price − $9,081 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% | $20,011 | +$10,880 |
| 50% | $26,172 | +$17,041 |
| 75% | $32,334 | +$23,203 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $50,043 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $38,495 | −$11,548 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $23,097 | −$26,946 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $23,097 | −$26,946 | 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 [Refractor] #SWS-LBJ — FAQ
Is LeBron James [Refractor] #SWS-LBJ worth grading?
A PSA 10 LeBron James [Refractor] #SWS-LBJ sells for $38,495 against $9,081 raw: a $29,414 spread, 4.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($13,850) 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 [Refractor] #SWS-LBJ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 LeBron James [Refractor] #SWS-LBJ (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps Chrome Sky Write Signature) sells for about $38,495 versus $9,081 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.2× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for LeBron James [Refractor] #SWS-LBJ?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $50,043, ahead of PSA 10 at $38,495. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does LeBron James [Refractor] #SWS-LBJ 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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