Is LeBron James [1957] #23 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 LeBron James [1957] #23 sells for $152 against $19.99 raw: a $132 spread, 7.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($55.78) 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)
- $19.99
- PSA 10
- $152
- PSA 9
- $55.78
- Gem premium
- 7.6×
- 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 | $152 | +$107 | +$82.09 | −$17.91 |
| PSA 9 | $55.78 | +$10.79 | −$14.21 | −$114 |
| PSA 8 | $29.00 | −$15.99 | −$40.99 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $19.99 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% | $79.86 | +$9.87 |
| 50% | $104 | +$33.94 |
| 75% | $128 | +$58.02 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 15%. 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 | $198 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $152 | −$45.92 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $91.00 | −$107 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $91.00 | −$107 | 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 | $152 | $91.00 | $198 | $91.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $125 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $55.78 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $29.00 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $9.11 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading LeBron James [1957] #23 — FAQ
Is LeBron James [1957] #23 worth grading?
A PSA 10 LeBron James [1957] #23 sells for $152 against $19.99 raw: a $132 spread, 7.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($55.78) 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 [1957] #23 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 LeBron James [1957] #23 (Basketball Cards 2007 Topps Chrome) sells for about $152 versus $19.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.6× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for LeBron James [1957] #23?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $198, ahead of PSA 10 at $152. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does LeBron James [1957] #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.
What gem rate makes grading LeBron James [1957] #23 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting LeBron James [1957] #23 breaks even when it gems about 15% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $55.78).
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