Is LeBron James #GC-1 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 LeBron James #GC-1 brings $1,554 versus $616 raw — a $937 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($595) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $616
- PSA 10
- $1,554
- PSA 9
- $595
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- 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 | $1,554 | +$912 | +$887 | +$787 |
| PSA 9 | $595 | −$46.19 | −$71.19 | −$171 |
| PSA 8 | $421 | −$220 | −$245 | −$345 |
Net = sale price − $616 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% | $835 | +$168 |
| 50% | $1,074 | +$408 |
| 75% | $1,314 | +$648 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 7%. 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 | $2,020 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,554 | −$466 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $932 | −$1,088 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $932 | −$1,088 | 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 | $1,554 | $932 | $2,020 | $932 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $1,129 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $595 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $421 |
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Grading LeBron James #GC-1 — FAQ
Is LeBron James #GC-1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 LeBron James #GC-1 brings $1,554 versus $616 raw — a $937 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($595) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 LeBron James #GC-1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 LeBron James #GC-1 (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps Chrome Glass Canvas) sells for about $1,554 versus $616 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.5× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for LeBron James #GC-1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $2,020, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,554. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does LeBron James #GC-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 #GC-1 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting LeBron James #GC-1 breaks even when it gems about 7% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $595).
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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