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Is LeBron James [Refractor] #102 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 LeBron James [Refractor] #102 sells for $3,326 against $820 raw: a $2,506 spread, 4.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,350) 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)
- $820
- PSA 10
- $3,326
- PSA 9
- $1,350
- Gem premium
- 4.1×
- 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 | $3,326 | +$2,481 | +$2,456 | +$2,356 |
| PSA 9 | $1,350 | +$505 | +$480 | +$380 |
| PSA 8 | $830 | −$15.48 | −$40.48 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $820 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% | $1,844 | +$974 |
| 50% | $2,338 | +$1,468 |
| 75% | $2,832 | +$1,962 |
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 | $4,324 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $3,326 | −$998 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,996 | −$2,328 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $1,996 | −$2,328 | 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] #102 — FAQ
Is LeBron James [Refractor] #102 worth grading?
A PSA 10 LeBron James [Refractor] #102 sells for $3,326 against $820 raw: a $2,506 spread, 4.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,350) 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] #102 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 LeBron James [Refractor] #102 (Basketball Cards 2005 Topps Chrome) sells for about $3,326 versus $820 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.1× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for LeBron James [Refractor] #102?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $4,324, ahead of PSA 10 at $3,326. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does LeBron James [Refractor] #102 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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