Is LeBron James [Die Cut Gold Prizm] #122 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 LeBron James [Die Cut Gold Prizm] #122 sells for $1,365 against $1,001 raw: a $364 spread, 1.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,241) 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)
- $1,001
- Grade 9.5
- $1,365
- PSA 9
- $1,241
- Gem premium
- 1.4×
- 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 | $1,365 | +$339 | +$314 | +$214 |
| PSA 9 | $1,241 | +$215 | +$190 | +$90.00 |
| PSA 8 | $1,129 | +$103 | +$77.50 | −$22.50 |
Net = sale price − $1,001 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% | $1,272 | +$221 |
| 50% | $1,303 | +$252 |
| 75% | $1,334 | +$283 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading LeBron James [Die Cut Gold Prizm] #122 — FAQ
Is LeBron James [Die Cut Gold Prizm] #122 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 LeBron James [Die Cut Gold Prizm] #122 sells for $1,365 against $1,001 raw: a $364 spread, 1.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,241) 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.
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