Is LeBron James [Holo Artist Proof] #117 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 LeBron James [Holo Artist Proof] #117 sells for $109 against $40.51 raw: a $68.49 spread, 2.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($99.00) 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)
- $40.51
- Grade 9.5
- $109
- PSA 9
- $99.00
- Gem premium
- 2.7×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $109 | +$43.49 | +$18.49 | −$81.51 |
| PSA 9 | $99.00 | +$33.49 | +$8.49 | −$91.51 |
Net = sale price − $40.51 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% | $102 | +$10.99 |
| 50% | $104 | +$13.49 |
| 75% | $107 | +$15.99 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $109 |
| 9 | $99.00 |
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Grading LeBron James [Holo Artist Proof] #117 — FAQ
Is LeBron James [Holo Artist Proof] #117 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 LeBron James [Holo Artist Proof] #117 sells for $109 against $40.51 raw: a $68.49 spread, 2.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($99.00) 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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