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Is LeBron James [Gold] #99 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 LeBron James [Gold] #99 sells for $5,172 against $1,250 raw: a $3,922 spread, 4.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($4,702) 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)
- $1,250
- Grade 9.5
- $5,172
- PSA 9
- $4,702
- Gem premium
- 4.1×
- 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 | $5,172 | +$3,897 | +$3,872 | +$3,772 |
| PSA 9 | $4,702 | +$3,427 | +$3,402 | +$3,302 |
Net = sale price − $1,250 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% | $4,819 | +$3,519 |
| 50% | $4,937 | +$3,637 |
| 75% | $5,054 | +$3,754 |
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 [Gold] #99 — FAQ
Is LeBron James [Gold] #99 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 LeBron James [Gold] #99 sells for $5,172 against $1,250 raw: a $3,922 spread, 4.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($4,702) 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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