Is LeBron James [Gold] #144 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 3.0× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 LeBron James [Gold] #144 sells for $165 against $54.57 raw: a $110 spread, 3.0× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $54.57
- Grade 8
- $165
- Gem premium
- 3.0×
- 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 | $165 | +$85.20 | +$60.20 | −$39.80 |
| PSA 8 | $165 | +$85.20 | +$60.20 | −$39.80 |
Net = sale price − $54.57 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading LeBron James [Gold] #144 — FAQ
Is LeBron James [Gold] #144 worth grading?
A Grade 8 LeBron James [Gold] #144 sells for $165 against $54.57 raw: a $110 spread, 3.0× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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