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Is LeBron James [Uranus] #PPU-2 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 LeBron James [Uranus] #PPU-2 sells for $19,367 against $4,250 raw: a $15,117 spread, 4.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($6,699) 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)
- $4,250
- PSA 10
- $19,367
- PSA 9
- $6,699
- 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 | $19,367 | +$15,092 | +$15,067 | +$14,967 |
| PSA 9 | $6,699 | +$2,424 | +$2,399 | +$2,299 |
| PSA 8 | $3,845 | −$430 | −$455 | −$555 |
Net = sale price − $4,250 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% | $9,866 | +$5,566 |
| 50% | $13,033 | +$8,733 |
| 75% | $16,200 | +$11,900 |
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 | $25,177 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $19,367 | −$5,810 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $11,620 | −$13,557 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $11,620 | −$13,557 | 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 [Uranus] #PPU-2 — FAQ
Is LeBron James [Uranus] #PPU-2 worth grading?
A PSA 10 LeBron James [Uranus] #PPU-2 sells for $19,367 against $4,250 raw: a $15,117 spread, 4.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($6,699) 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 [Uranus] #PPU-2 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 LeBron James [Uranus] #PPU-2 (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps Cosmic Chrome Planetary Pursuit) sells for about $19,367 versus $4,250 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.6× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for LeBron James [Uranus] #PPU-2?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $25,177, ahead of PSA 10 at $19,367. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does LeBron James [Uranus] #PPU-2 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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