Is LeBron James [Parallel 100] #49 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 LeBron James [Parallel 100] #49 brings $275 versus $180 raw — a $95.28 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($132) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $180
- Grade 9.5
- $275
- PSA 9
- $132
- Gem premium
- 1.5×
- 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 | $275 | +$70.28 | +$45.28 | −$54.72 |
| PSA 9 | $132 | −$73.06 | −$98.06 | −$198 |
Net = sale price − $180 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% | $168 | −$62.22 |
| 50% | $203 | −$26.39 |
| 75% | $239 | +$9.45 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 68%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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Grading LeBron James [Parallel 100] #49 — FAQ
Is LeBron James [Parallel 100] #49 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 LeBron James [Parallel 100] #49 brings $275 versus $180 raw — a $95.28 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($132) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
What gem rate makes grading LeBron James [Parallel 100] #49 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting LeBron James [Parallel 100] #49 breaks even when it gems about 68% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $132).
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