Is LeBron James worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 LeBron James brings $77.91 versus $27.27 raw — a $50.64 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($24.99) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $27.27
- PSA 10
- $77.91
- PSA 9
- $24.99
- Gem premium
- 2.9×
- 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 | $77.91 | +$25.64 | +$0.64 | −$99.36 |
| PSA 9 | $24.99 | −$27.28 | −$52.28 | −$152 |
| PSA 8 | $19.99 | −$32.28 | −$57.28 | −$157 |
Net = sale price − $27.27 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% | $38.22 | −$39.05 |
| 50% | $51.45 | −$25.82 |
| 75% | $64.68 | −$12.59 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 99%. 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 | $101 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $77.91 | −$23.09 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $47.00 | −$54.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $47.00 | −$54.00 | 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 — FAQ
Is LeBron James worth grading?
A PSA 10 LeBron James brings $77.91 versus $27.27 raw — a $50.64 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($24.99) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 LeBron James worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 LeBron James (Basketball Cards 2004 Fleer Authentix) sells for about $77.91 versus $27.27 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for LeBron James?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $101, ahead of PSA 10 at $77.91. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does LeBron James 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 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting LeBron James breaks even when it gems about 99% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $24.99).
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