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Is LeBron James [Black Refractor] #111 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 LeBron James [Black Refractor] #111 sells for $480,000 against $1,091 raw: a $478,909 spread, 440× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43,450) 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)
- $1,091
- PSA 10
- $480,000
- PSA 9
- $43,450
- Gem premium
- 440×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $480,000 | +$478,884 | +$478,859 | +$478,759 |
| PSA 9 | $43,450 | +$42,334 | +$42,309 | +$42,209 |
| PSA 8 | $39,500 | +$38,384 | +$38,359 | +$38,259 |
Net = sale price − $1,091 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% | $152,588 | +$151,446 |
| 50% | $261,725 | +$260,584 |
| 75% | $370,863 | +$369,721 |
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 | $624,000 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $480,000 | −$144,000 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $288,000 | −$336,000 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $288,000 | −$336,000 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $480,000 | $288,000 | $624,000 | $288,000 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $85,400 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $43,450 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $39,500 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $12,238 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading LeBron James [Black Refractor] #111 — FAQ
Is LeBron James [Black Refractor] #111 worth grading?
A PSA 10 LeBron James [Black Refractor] #111 sells for $480,000 against $1,091 raw: a $478,909 spread, 440× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43,450) 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 [Black Refractor] #111 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 LeBron James [Black Refractor] #111 (Basketball Cards 2003 Topps Chrome) sells for about $480,000 versus $1,091 for a raw near-mint copy — a 440× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for LeBron James [Black Refractor] #111?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $624,000, ahead of PSA 10 at $480,000. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does LeBron James [Black Refractor] #111 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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