Is LeBron James [Phenomenal Beginning] #19 worth grading?
Basketball · Basketball Cards 2003 Upper Deck Phenomenal Beginning · full price guide →
Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of LeBron James [Phenomenal Beginning] #19 sell for $10.51, only $8.39 above the $2.12 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.12
- Grade 8
- $10.51
- Gem premium
- 5.0×
- 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 | $10.51 | −$16.61 | −$41.61 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $10.51 | −$16.61 | −$41.61 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $2.12 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading LeBron James [Phenomenal Beginning] #19 — FAQ
Is LeBron James [Phenomenal Beginning] #19 worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of LeBron James [Phenomenal Beginning] #19 sell for $10.51, only $8.39 above the $2.12 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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