Is LeBron James #140 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 LeBron James #140 sells for $180 against $8.50 raw: a $172 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.25) 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)
- $8.50
- PSA 10
- $180
- PSA 9
- $41.25
- Gem premium
- 21×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $180 | +$147 | +$122 | +$21.50 |
| PSA 9 | $41.25 | +$7.75 | −$17.25 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $16.62 | −$16.88 | −$41.88 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $8.50 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% | $75.94 | +$17.44 |
| 50% | $111 | +$52.13 |
| 75% | $145 | +$86.81 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 12%. 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 | $234 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $180 | −$54.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $85.00 | −$149 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $46.56 | −$187 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $180 | $85.00 | $234 | $46.56 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $45.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $41.25 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $16.62 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $14.49 |
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Grading LeBron James #140 — FAQ
Is LeBron James #140 worth grading?
A PSA 10 LeBron James #140 sells for $180 against $8.50 raw: a $172 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.25) 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 #140 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 LeBron James #140 (Basketball Cards 2004 Fleer) sells for about $180 versus $8.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 21× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for LeBron James #140?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $234, ahead of PSA 10 at $180. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does LeBron James #140 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 #140 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting LeBron James #140 breaks even when it gems about 12% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $41.25).
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