Is LeBron James #4 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 LeBron James #4 sells for $195 against $12.48 raw: a $182 spread, 16× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.64) 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)
- $12.48
- PSA 10
- $195
- PSA 9
- $45.64
- Gem premium
- 16×
- 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 — PSA 10 | $195 | +$157 | +$132 | +$32.42 |
| PSA 9 | $45.64 | +$8.16 | −$16.84 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $20.26 | −$17.22 | −$42.22 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $12.48 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% | $82.96 | +$20.48 |
| 50% | $120 | +$57.79 |
| 75% | $158 | +$95.11 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 11%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $253 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $195 | −$58.10 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $117 | −$136 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $117 | −$136 | 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.
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Grading LeBron James #4 — FAQ
Is LeBron James #4 worth grading?
A PSA 10 LeBron James #4 sells for $195 against $12.48 raw: a $182 spread, 16× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.64) 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 #4 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 LeBron James #4 (Basketball Cards 2003 Upper Deck Box Set) sells for about $195 versus $12.48 for a raw near-mint copy — a 16× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for LeBron James #4?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $253, ahead of PSA 10 at $195. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does LeBron James #4 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.
What gem rate makes grading LeBron James #4 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting LeBron James #4 breaks even when it gems about 11% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $45.64).
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