Is LeBron James #139 worth grading?
Basketball · Basketball Cards 2004 SP Game Used · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 LeBron James #139 sells for $471 against $15.73 raw: a $455 spread, 30× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($428) 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)
- $15.73
- Grade 9.5
- $471
- PSA 9
- $428
- Gem premium
- 30×
- 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 | $471 | +$430 | +$405 | +$305 |
| PSA 9 | $428 | +$387 | +$362 | +$262 |
| PSA 8 | $390 | +$349 | +$324 | +$224 |
Net = sale price − $15.73 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% | $439 | +$373 |
| 50% | $450 | +$384 |
| 75% | $460 | +$395 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other 2004 SP Game Used cards worth checking
Full set checklist →![LeBron James [Ltd 1 of 1] #147 2004 SP Game Used card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/3kUAAeSwEHhquKVJ/s-l500.jpg)
![Michael Jordan [Jersey] #71 2004 SP Game Used card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/2DcAAeSwYntqqnX3/s-l500.jpg)
Grading LeBron James #139 — FAQ
Is LeBron James #139 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 LeBron James #139 sells for $471 against $15.73 raw: a $455 spread, 30× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($428) 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.
Best on iPhone & Android
Check your basketball card in the Midpoint app
Scan with your camera to measure centering to the millimeter, get an AI grade with corner and edge close-ups, see what your copy is worth, and track it in your portfolio. Free to start.
