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Is LeBron James [Chrome Gold Refractor] #123 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 LeBron James [Chrome Gold Refractor] #123 sells for $2,082 against $19.99 raw: a $2,062 spread, 104× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,893) 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)
- $19.99
- Grade 9.5
- $2,082
- PSA 9
- $1,893
- Gem premium
- 104×
- 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 | $2,082 | +$2,037 | +$2,012 | +$1,912 |
| PSA 9 | $1,893 | +$1,848 | +$1,823 | +$1,723 |
| PSA 8 | $1,721 | +$1,676 | +$1,651 | +$1,551 |
Net = sale price − $19.99 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% | $1,940 | +$1,870 |
| 50% | $1,988 | +$1,918 |
| 75% | $2,035 | +$1,965 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading LeBron James [Chrome Gold Refractor] #123 — FAQ
Is LeBron James [Chrome Gold Refractor] #123 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 LeBron James [Chrome Gold Refractor] #123 sells for $2,082 against $19.99 raw: a $2,062 spread, 104× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,893) 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.
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