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Is LeBron James [Parallel] #101 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 LeBron James [Parallel] #101 sells for $4,332 against $10.76 raw: a $4,321 spread, 403× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,938) 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)
- $10.76
- Grade 9.5
- $4,332
- PSA 9
- $3,938
- Gem premium
- 403×
- 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 9.5 | $4,332 | +$4,296 | +$4,271 | +$4,171 |
| PSA 9 | $3,938 | +$3,902 | +$3,877 | +$3,777 |
Net = sale price − $10.76 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% | $4,037 | +$3,976 |
| 50% | $4,135 | +$4,074 |
| 75% | $4,234 | +$4,173 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading LeBron James [Parallel] #101 — FAQ
Is LeBron James [Parallel] #101 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 LeBron James [Parallel] #101 sells for $4,332 against $10.76 raw: a $4,321 spread, 403× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,938) 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.
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