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Is Lebron James [Gold Interstellar Refractor] #157 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Lebron James [Gold Interstellar Refractor] #157 sells for $4,574 against $1,000 raw: a $3,574 spread, 4.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,583) 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)
- $1,000
- PSA 10
- $4,574
- PSA 9
- $1,583
- Gem premium
- 4.6×
- 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 — PSA 10 | $4,574 | +$3,549 | +$3,524 | +$3,424 |
| PSA 9 | $1,583 | +$558 | +$533 | +$433 |
| PSA 8 | $908 | −$117 | −$142 | −$242 |
Net = sale price − $1,000 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% | $2,331 | +$1,281 |
| 50% | $3,079 | +$2,029 |
| 75% | $3,827 | +$2,777 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $5,947 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $4,574 | −$1,373 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $2,745 | −$3,202 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $2,745 | −$3,202 | 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.
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Grading Lebron James [Gold Interstellar Refractor] #157 — FAQ
Is Lebron James [Gold Interstellar Refractor] #157 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lebron James [Gold Interstellar Refractor] #157 sells for $4,574 against $1,000 raw: a $3,574 spread, 4.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,583) 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.
How much is a PSA 10 Lebron James [Gold Interstellar Refractor] #157 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lebron James [Gold Interstellar Refractor] #157 (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps Cosmic Chrome) sells for about $4,574 versus $1,000 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.6× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lebron James [Gold Interstellar Refractor] #157?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $5,947, ahead of PSA 10 at $4,574. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lebron James [Gold Interstellar Refractor] #157 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.
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