Is LeBron James #14 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 LeBron James #14 brings $37.16 versus $3.57 raw — a $33.59 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.57
- PSA 10
- $37.16
- PSA 9
- $18.99
- Gem premium
- 10×
- 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 — PSA 10 | $37.16 | +$8.59 | −$16.41 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $18.99 | −$9.58 | −$34.58 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $9.75 | −$18.82 | −$43.82 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $3.57 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% | $23.53 | −$30.04 |
| 50% | $28.07 | −$25.50 |
| 75% | $32.62 | −$20.95 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $48.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $37.16 | −$10.84 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $19.50 | −$28.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $7.50 | −$40.50 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $37.16 | $19.50 | $48.00 | $7.50 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $22.01 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $18.99 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $9.75 |
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Grading LeBron James #14 — FAQ
Is LeBron James #14 worth grading?
A PSA 10 LeBron James #14 brings $37.16 versus $3.57 raw — a $33.59 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 LeBron James #14 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 LeBron James #14 (Basketball Cards 2009 Panini Rookies & Stars) sells for about $37.16 versus $3.57 for a raw near-mint copy — a 10× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for LeBron James #14?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $48.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $37.16. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does LeBron James #14 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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