Is Lebron James #136 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Lebron James #136 sells for $119 against $4.72 raw: a $114 spread, 25× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($108) 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)
- $4.72
- Grade 9.5
- $119
- PSA 9
- $108
- Gem premium
- 25×
- 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 | $119 | +$89.28 | +$64.28 | −$35.72 |
| PSA 9 | $108 | +$78.28 | +$53.28 | −$46.72 |
| PSA 8 | $97.75 | +$68.03 | +$43.03 | −$56.97 |
Net = sale price − $4.72 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% | $111 | +$56.03 |
| 50% | $114 | +$58.78 |
| 75% | $116 | +$61.53 |
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 #136 — FAQ
Is Lebron James #136 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Lebron James #136 sells for $119 against $4.72 raw: a $114 spread, 25× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($108) 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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