Is LeBron James [Gold Vinyl 1/1] #15 worth grading?

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Strong grading candidate — 253× premium in Grade 9.5

A Grade 9.5 LeBron James [Gold Vinyl 1/1] #15 sells for $4,049 against $16.00 raw: a $4,033 spread, 253× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.

Raw (NM): $16.00
Grade 9.5: $4,049
Gem premium: 253×
As of: Jul 11, 2026

Break-even by outcome and fee

LeBron James [Gold Vinyl 1/1] #15: net result of grading versus selling raw, by outcome and fee tier
If it comes back…	Sells for	Economy / bulk (~$25.00)	Standard (~$50.00)	Express (~$150)
Gem — Grade 9.5	$4,049	+$4,008	+$3,983	+$3,883

Net = sale price − $16.00 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.

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LeBron James [Gold Vinyl 1/1] #15 graded prices by company and grade
Grade	Graded
9.5	$4,049

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Grading LeBron James [Gold Vinyl 1/1] #15 — FAQ

Is LeBron James [Gold Vinyl 1/1] #15 worth grading?

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