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Is LeBron James [1st Edition] #23 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 LeBron James [1st Edition] #23 sells for $539 against $12.00 raw: a $527 spread, 45× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($490) 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)
- $12.00
- Grade 9.5
- $539
- PSA 9
- $490
- Gem premium
- 45×
- 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 9.5 | $539 | +$502 | +$477 | +$377 |
| PSA 9 | $490 | +$453 | +$428 | +$328 |
| PSA 8 | $123 | +$85.50 | +$60.50 | −$39.50 |
Net = sale price − $12.00 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% | $502 | +$440 |
| 50% | $515 | +$453 |
| 75% | $527 | +$465 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $539 |
| 9 | $490 |
| 8 | $123 |
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Grading LeBron James [1st Edition] #23 — FAQ
Is LeBron James [1st Edition] #23 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 LeBron James [1st Edition] #23 sells for $539 against $12.00 raw: a $527 spread, 45× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($490) 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.
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