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Is LeBron James [Autograph] #148 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 LeBron James [Autograph] #148 sells for $9,679 against $4,469 raw: a $5,210 spread, 2.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($8,800) 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)
- $4,469
- Grade 9.5
- $9,679
- PSA 9
- $8,800
- Gem premium
- 2.2×
- 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 | $9,679 | +$5,185 | +$5,160 | +$5,060 |
| PSA 9 | $8,800 | +$4,306 | +$4,281 | +$4,181 |
| PSA 8 | $6,048 | +$1,554 | +$1,529 | +$1,429 |
Net = sale price − $4,469 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% | $9,019 | +$4,500 |
| 50% | $9,239 | +$4,720 |
| 75% | $9,459 | +$4,940 |
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 | $9,679 |
| 9 | $8,800 |
| 8 | $6,048 |
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Grading LeBron James [Autograph] #148 — FAQ
Is LeBron James [Autograph] #148 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 LeBron James [Autograph] #148 sells for $9,679 against $4,469 raw: a $5,210 spread, 2.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($8,800) 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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