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Is LeBron James [Xfractor] #111 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 LeBron James [Xfractor] #111 sells for $53,900 against $33,100 raw: a $20,800 spread, 1.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49,000) 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)
- $33,100
- Grade 9.5
- $53,900
- PSA 9
- $49,000
- Gem premium
- 1.6×
- 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 — Grade 9.5 | $53,900 | +$20,775 | +$20,750 | +$20,650 |
| PSA 9 | $49,000 | +$15,875 | +$15,850 | +$15,750 |
| PSA 8 | $14,425 | −$18,700 | −$18,725 | −$18,825 |
Net = sale price − $33,100 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% | $50,225 | +$17,075 |
| 50% | $51,450 | +$18,300 |
| 75% | $52,675 | +$19,525 |
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 | $53,900 |
| 9 | $49,000 |
| 8 | $14,425 |
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Grading LeBron James [Xfractor] #111 — FAQ
Is LeBron James [Xfractor] #111 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 LeBron James [Xfractor] #111 sells for $53,900 against $33,100 raw: a $20,800 spread, 1.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49,000) 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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