Is LeBron James [Parallel 50] #49 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of LeBron James [Parallel 50] #49 sell for $210, only $0.00 above the $400 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($191) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $400
- Grade 9.5
- $210
- PSA 9
- $191
- Gem premium
- 0.5×
- 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 | $210 | −$215 | −$240 | −$340 |
| PSA 9 | $191 | −$234 | −$259 | −$359 |
| PSA 8 | $115 | −$310 | −$335 | −$435 |
Net = sale price − $400 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% | $195 | −$255 |
| 50% | $200 | −$250 |
| 75% | $205 | −$245 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading LeBron James [Parallel 50] #49 — FAQ
Is LeBron James [Parallel 50] #49 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of LeBron James [Parallel 50] #49 sell for $210, only $0.00 above the $400 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($191) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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