Is LeBron James [2001 SP Rookie FX] #71 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 LeBron James [2001 SP Rookie FX] #71 sells for $90.51 against $14.10 raw: a $76.41 spread, 6.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.94) 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)
- $14.10
- PSA 10
- $90.51
- PSA 9
- $39.94
- Gem premium
- 6.4×
- 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 | $90.51 | +$51.41 | +$26.41 | −$73.59 |
| PSA 9 | $39.94 | +$0.84 | −$24.16 | −$124 |
Net = sale price − $14.10 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% | $52.58 | −$11.52 |
| 50% | $65.22 | +$1.12 |
| 75% | $77.87 | +$13.77 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 48%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $118 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $90.51 | −$27.49 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $54.00 | −$64.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $26.00 | −$92.00 | 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 [2001 SP Rookie FX] #71 — FAQ
Is LeBron James [2001 SP Rookie FX] #71 worth grading?
A PSA 10 LeBron James [2001 SP Rookie FX] #71 sells for $90.51 against $14.10 raw: a $76.41 spread, 6.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.94) 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 [2001 SP Rookie FX] #71 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 LeBron James [2001 SP Rookie FX] #71 (Basketball Cards 2013 SP Authentic) sells for about $90.51 versus $14.10 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.4× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for LeBron James [2001 SP Rookie FX] #71?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $118, ahead of PSA 10 at $90.51. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does LeBron James [2001 SP Rookie FX] #71 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.
What gem rate makes grading LeBron James [2001 SP Rookie FX] #71 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting LeBron James [2001 SP Rookie FX] #71 breaks even when it gems about 48% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $39.94).
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