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Is LeBron James [Chrome Xfractor] #123 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 LeBron James [Chrome Xfractor] #123 sells for $33,278 against $11,975 raw: a $21,303 spread, 2.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($16,070) 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)
- $11,975
- Grade 9.5
- $33,278
- PSA 9
- $16,070
- Gem premium
- 2.8×
- 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 | $33,278 | +$21,278 | +$21,253 | +$21,153 |
| PSA 9 | $16,070 | +$4,070 | +$4,045 | +$3,945 |
Net = sale price − $11,975 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% | $20,372 | +$8,347 |
| 50% | $24,674 | +$12,649 |
| 75% | $28,976 | +$16,951 |
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 Xfractor] #123 — FAQ
Is LeBron James [Chrome Xfractor] #123 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 LeBron James [Chrome Xfractor] #123 sells for $33,278 against $11,975 raw: a $21,303 spread, 2.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($16,070) 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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