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Is LeBron James [2007 Cleveland National] #10 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 LeBron James [2007 Cleveland National] #10 brings $36.52 versus $6.99 raw — a $29.53 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($27.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $6.99
- PSA 10
- $36.52
- PSA 9
- $27.00
- Gem premium
- 5.2×
- 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 — PSA 10 | $36.52 | +$4.53 | −$20.47 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $27.00 | −$4.99 | −$29.99 | −$130 |
| PSA 8 | $24.98 | −$7.01 | −$32.01 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $6.99 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% | $29.38 | −$27.61 |
| 50% | $31.76 | −$25.23 |
| 75% | $34.14 | −$22.85 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $47.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $36.52 | −$10.48 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $22.00 | −$25.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $22.00 | −$25.00 | 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 | $36.52 | $22.00 | $47.00 | $22.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $30.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $27.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $24.98 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $20.00 |
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Grading LeBron James [2007 Cleveland National] #10 — FAQ
Is LeBron James [2007 Cleveland National] #10 worth grading?
A PSA 10 LeBron James [2007 Cleveland National] #10 brings $36.52 versus $6.99 raw — a $29.53 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($27.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 LeBron James [2007 Cleveland National] #10 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 LeBron James [2007 Cleveland National] #10 (Basketball Cards 2003 Upper Deck Phenomenal Beginning) sells for about $36.52 versus $6.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.2× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for LeBron James [2007 Cleveland National] #10?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $47.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $36.52. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does LeBron James [2007 Cleveland National] #10 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.
Is your basketball card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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