Is LeBron James #7 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 LeBron James #7 sells for $195 against $9.59 raw: a $185 spread, 20× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.95) 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)
- $9.59
- PSA 10
- $195
- PSA 9
- $39.95
- Gem premium
- 20×
- 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 — PSA 10 | $195 | +$160 | +$135 | +$35.37 |
| PSA 9 | $39.95 | +$5.36 | −$19.64 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $18.91 | −$15.68 | −$40.68 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $9.59 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% | $78.70 | +$19.11 |
| 50% | $117 | +$57.87 |
| 75% | $156 | +$96.62 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 13%. 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 | −$58.04 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $99.00 | −$154 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $47.48 | −$206 | 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 | $195 | $47.48 | $253 | $99.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $44.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $39.95 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $18.91 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $9.23 |
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Grading LeBron James #7 — FAQ
Is LeBron James #7 worth grading?
A PSA 10 LeBron James #7 sells for $195 against $9.59 raw: a $185 spread, 20× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.95) 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 #7 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 LeBron James #7 (Basketball Cards 2003 Upper Deck Box Set) sells for about $195 versus $9.59 for a raw near-mint copy — a 20× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for LeBron James #7?
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 #7 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 #7 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting LeBron James #7 breaks even when it gems about 13% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $39.95).
Is your basketball card centered well enough to grade?
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