Is LeBron James [Gold Vinyl 1/1] #15 worth grading?
Basketball · Basketball Cards 2016 Panini Donruss Optic · full price guide →
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
- 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 | $4,049 | +$4,008 | +$3,983 | +$3,883 |
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Grading LeBron James [Gold Vinyl 1/1] #15 — FAQ
Is LeBron James [Gold Vinyl 1/1] #15 worth grading?
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.
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