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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 $5,668 against $1,250 raw: a $4,418 spread, 4.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($5,152) 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
- $5,668
- PSA 9
- $5,152
- Gem premium
- 4.5×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $5,668 | +$4,393 | +$4,368 | +$4,268 |
| PSA 9 | $5,152 | +$3,877 | +$3,852 | +$3,752 |
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% | $5,281 | +$3,981 |
| 50% | $5,410 | +$4,110 |
| 75% | $5,539 | +$4,239 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $5,668 |
| 9 | $5,152 |
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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 $5,668 against $1,250 raw: a $4,418 spread, 4.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($5,152) 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.
Is your basketball card centered well enough to grade?
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