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Is LeBron James [Platinum Medallion] #28 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 LeBron James [Platinum Medallion] #28 sells for $3,995 against $1,175 raw: a $2,820 spread, 3.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,665) 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)
- $1,175
- Grade 9.5
- $3,995
- PSA 9
- $1,665
- Gem premium
- 3.4×
- 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 — Grade 9.5 | $3,995 | +$2,795 | +$2,770 | +$2,670 |
| PSA 9 | $1,665 | +$465 | +$440 | +$340 |
| PSA 8 | $1,136 | −$63.89 | −$88.89 | −$189 |
Net = sale price − $1,175 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% | $2,248 | +$1,023 |
| 50% | $2,830 | +$1,605 |
| 75% | $3,413 | +$2,188 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading LeBron James [Platinum Medallion] #28 — FAQ
Is LeBron James [Platinum Medallion] #28 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 LeBron James [Platinum Medallion] #28 sells for $3,995 against $1,175 raw: a $2,820 spread, 3.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,665) 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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