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Is LeBron James [Autograph] #A1 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 10× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 LeBron James [Autograph] #A1 sells for $42,000 against $4,050 raw: a $37,950 spread, 10× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $4,050
- PSA 10
- $42,000
- Gem premium
- 10×
- 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 | $42,000 | +$37,925 | +$37,900 | +$37,800 |
| PSA 8 | $5,865 | +$1,790 | +$1,765 | +$1,665 |
Net = sale price − $4,050 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $54,600 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $42,000 | −$12,600 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $25,200 | −$29,400 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $25,200 | −$29,400 | 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 [Autograph] #A1 — FAQ
Is LeBron James [Autograph] #A1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 LeBron James [Autograph] #A1 sells for $42,000 against $4,050 raw: a $37,950 spread, 10× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 LeBron James [Autograph] #A1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 LeBron James [Autograph] #A1 (Basketball Cards 2003 Upper Deck Rookie Exclusives) sells for about $42,000 versus $4,050 for a raw near-mint copy — a 10× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for LeBron James [Autograph] #A1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $54,600, ahead of PSA 10 at $42,000. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does LeBron James [Autograph] #A1 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.
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