Is LeBron James #200 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 LeBron James #200 sells for $299 against $10.77 raw: a $288 spread, 28× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.86) 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)
- $10.77
- PSA 10
- $299
- PSA 9
- $47.86
- Gem premium
- 28×
- As of
- Sep 13, 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 | $299 | +$263 | +$238 | +$138 |
| PSA 9 | $47.86 | +$12.09 | −$12.91 | −$113 |
| PSA 8 | $28.02 | −$7.75 | −$32.75 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $10.77 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% | $111 | +$49.88 |
| 50% | $173 | +$113 |
| 75% | $236 | +$175 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 5%. 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 | $389 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $299 | −$89.98 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $179 | −$210 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $40.33 | −$349 | 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 #200 — FAQ
Is LeBron James #200 worth grading?
A PSA 10 LeBron James #200 sells for $299 against $10.77 raw: a $288 spread, 28× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.86) 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 #200 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 LeBron James #200 (Basketball Cards 2005 Topps) sells for about $299 versus $10.77 for a raw near-mint copy — a 28× premium as of Sep 13, 2026.
Which grading company is best for LeBron James #200?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $389, ahead of PSA 10 at $299. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does LeBron James #200 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 #200 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting LeBron James #200 breaks even when it gems about 5% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $47.86).
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