Is LeBron James #157 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 LeBron James #157 brings $44.00 versus $15.00 raw — a $29.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($40.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $15.00
- Grade 9.5
- $44.00
- PSA 9
- $40.00
- Gem premium
- 2.9×
- 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 | $44.00 | +$4.00 | −$21.00 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $40.00 | +$0.00 | −$25.00 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $30.13 | −$9.87 | −$34.87 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $15.00 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% | $41.00 | −$24.00 |
| 50% | $42.00 | −$23.00 |
| 75% | $43.00 | −$22.00 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading LeBron James #157 — FAQ
Is LeBron James #157 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 LeBron James #157 brings $44.00 versus $15.00 raw — a $29.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($40.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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