Is LeBron James #142 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of LeBron James #142 sell for $20.45, only $12.45 above the $8.00 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $8.00
- Grade 8
- $20.45
- Gem premium
- 2.6×
- 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 8 | $20.45 | −$12.55 | −$37.55 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $20.45 | −$12.55 | −$37.55 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $8.00 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading LeBron James #142 — FAQ
Is LeBron James #142 worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of LeBron James #142 sell for $20.45, only $12.45 above the $8.00 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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