Is LeBron James #102 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 LeBron James #102 sells for $7,750 against $899 raw: a $6,851 spread, 8.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,694) 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)
- $899
- PSA 10
- $7,750
- PSA 9
- $2,694
- Gem premium
- 8.6×
- 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 — PSA 10 | $7,750 | +$6,826 | +$6,801 | +$6,701 |
| PSA 9 | $2,694 | +$1,770 | +$1,745 | +$1,645 |
| PSA 8 | $1,500 | +$576 | +$551 | +$451 |
Net = sale price − $899 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% | $3,958 | +$3,009 |
| 50% | $5,222 | +$4,273 |
| 75% | $6,486 | +$5,537 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $10,075 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $7,750 | −$2,325 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $4,650 | −$5,425 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $4,650 | −$5,425 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
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Grading LeBron James #102 — FAQ
Is LeBron James #102 worth grading?
A PSA 10 LeBron James #102 sells for $7,750 against $899 raw: a $6,851 spread, 8.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,694) 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.
How much is a PSA 10 LeBron James #102 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 LeBron James #102 (Basketball Cards 2003 Fleer E-X) sells for about $7,750 versus $899 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.6× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for LeBron James #102?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $10,075, ahead of PSA 10 at $7,750. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does LeBron James #102 need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
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