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Is LeBron James [Limited] #14 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 183× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 LeBron James [Limited] #14 sells for $1,050 against $5.73 raw: a $1,044 spread, 183× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.73
- PSA 10
- $1,050
- Gem premium
- 183×
- 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 | $1,050 | +$1,019 | +$994 | +$894 |
Net = sale price − $5.73 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $1,365 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,050 | −$315 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $630 | −$735 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $630 | −$735 | 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 | $1,050 | $630 | $1,365 | $630 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $310 |
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Grading LeBron James [Limited] #14 — FAQ
Is LeBron James [Limited] #14 worth grading?
A PSA 10 LeBron James [Limited] #14 sells for $1,050 against $5.73 raw: a $1,044 spread, 183× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 LeBron James [Limited] #14 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 LeBron James [Limited] #14 (Basketball Cards 2004 SP Authentic) sells for about $1,050 versus $5.73 for a raw near-mint copy — a 183× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for LeBron James [Limited] #14?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,365, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,050. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does LeBron James [Limited] #14 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.
Is your basketball card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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