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Is LeBron James [Refractor White Geometric] #TT-7 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 LeBron James [Refractor White Geometric] #TT-7 brings $1,403 versus $1,275 raw — a $128 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($1,275) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $1,275
- Grade 9.5
- $1,403
- PSA 9
- $1,275
- Gem premium
- 1.1×
- 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 — Grade 9.5 | $1,403 | +$103 | +$77.94 | −$22.06 |
| PSA 9 | $1,275 | −$25.06 | −$50.06 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $1,275 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% | $1,307 | −$18.06 |
| 50% | $1,339 | +$13.94 |
| 75% | $1,371 | +$45.94 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 39%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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Grading LeBron James [Refractor White Geometric] #TT-7 — FAQ
Is LeBron James [Refractor White Geometric] #TT-7 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 LeBron James [Refractor White Geometric] #TT-7 brings $1,403 versus $1,275 raw — a $128 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($1,275) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
What gem rate makes grading LeBron James [Refractor White Geometric] #TT-7 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting LeBron James [Refractor White Geometric] #TT-7 breaks even when it gems about 39% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $1,275).
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