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Is LeBron James [Refractor] #23 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 LeBron James [Refractor] #23 sells for $6,650 against $1,215 raw: a $5,435 spread, 5.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,980) 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)
- $1,215
- PSA 10
- $6,650
- PSA 9
- $3,980
- Gem premium
- 5.5×
- 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 | $6,650 | +$5,410 | +$5,385 | +$5,285 |
| PSA 9 | $3,980 | +$2,741 | +$2,716 | +$2,616 |
| PSA 8 | $3,085 | +$1,845 | +$1,820 | +$1,720 |
Net = sale price − $1,215 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% | $4,648 | +$3,383 |
| 50% | $5,315 | +$4,050 |
| 75% | $5,983 | +$4,718 |
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 | $8,645 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $6,650 | −$1,995 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $3,990 | −$4,655 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $3,990 | −$4,655 | 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 [Refractor] #23 — FAQ
Is LeBron James [Refractor] #23 worth grading?
A PSA 10 LeBron James [Refractor] #23 sells for $6,650 against $1,215 raw: a $5,435 spread, 5.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,980) 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 [Refractor] #23 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 LeBron James [Refractor] #23 (Basketball Cards 2008 Topps Chrome) sells for about $6,650 versus $1,215 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.5× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for LeBron James [Refractor] #23?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $8,645, ahead of PSA 10 at $6,650. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does LeBron James [Refractor] #23 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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