Is LeBron James [Artist Proof] #124 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 LeBron James [Artist Proof] #124 sells for $47.00 against $2.44 raw: a $44.56 spread, 19× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($42.41) 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)
- $2.44
- Grade 9.5
- $47.00
- PSA 9
- $42.41
- Gem premium
- 19×
- 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 | $47.00 | +$19.56 | −$5.44 | −$105 |
| PSA 9 | $42.41 | +$14.97 | −$10.03 | −$110 |
| PSA 8 | $21.02 | −$6.42 | −$31.42 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $2.44 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% | $43.56 | −$8.88 |
| 50% | $44.70 | −$7.73 |
| 75% | $45.85 | −$6.59 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading LeBron James [Artist Proof] #124 — FAQ
Is LeBron James [Artist Proof] #124 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 LeBron James [Artist Proof] #124 sells for $47.00 against $2.44 raw: a $44.56 spread, 19× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($42.41) 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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