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Is LeBron James [Black] #23 worth grading?
Basketball · Basketball Cards 2008 Topps · full price guide →
Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of LeBron James [Black] #23 sell for $47.95, only $0.00 above the $691 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $691
- Grade 8
- $47.95
- Gem premium
- 0.1×
- 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 8 | $47.95 | −$668 | −$693 | −$793 |
| PSA 8 | $47.95 | −$668 | −$693 | −$793 |
Net = sale price − $691 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 8 | $47.95 |
| 7 | $38.00 |
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Grading LeBron James [Black] #23 — FAQ
Is LeBron James [Black] #23 worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of LeBron James [Black] #23 sell for $47.95, only $0.00 above the $691 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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