Is LeBron James [Gold Facsimile Autograph] #12 worth grading?
Basketball · Basketball Cards 2003 Upper Deck Phenomenal Beginning · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 8 LeBron James [Gold Facsimile Autograph] #12 brings $800 versus $583 raw — a $217 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $583
- Grade 8
- $800
- Gem premium
- 1.4×
- 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 — Grade 8 | $800 | +$192 | +$167 | +$67.00 |
| PSA 8 | $800 | +$192 | +$167 | +$67.00 |
Net = sale price − $583 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading LeBron James [Gold Facsimile Autograph] #12 — FAQ
Is LeBron James [Gold Facsimile Autograph] #12 worth grading?
A Grade 8 LeBron James [Gold Facsimile Autograph] #12 brings $800 versus $583 raw — a $217 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
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