Is LeBron James #7 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 LeBron James #7 brings $28.73 versus $2.84 raw — a $25.89 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.74) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.84
- PSA 10
- $28.73
- PSA 9
- $14.74
- Gem premium
- 10×
- 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 | $28.73 | +$0.89 | −$24.11 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $14.74 | −$13.10 | −$38.10 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $10.18 | −$17.66 | −$42.66 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $2.84 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% | $18.24 | −$34.60 |
| 50% | $21.73 | −$31.11 |
| 75% | $25.23 | −$27.61 |
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 | $77.81 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $28.73 | −$49.08 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $17.00 | −$60.81 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $14.50 | −$63.31 | 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 | $28.73 | $17.00 | $77.81 | $14.50 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $18.56 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $14.74 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $10.18 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $8.00 |
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Grading LeBron James #7 — FAQ
Is LeBron James #7 worth grading?
A PSA 10 LeBron James #7 brings $28.73 versus $2.84 raw — a $25.89 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.74) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 LeBron James #7 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 LeBron James #7 (Basketball Cards 2019 Panini Mosaic Will to Win) sells for about $28.73 versus $2.84 for a raw near-mint copy — a 10× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for LeBron James #7?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $77.81, ahead of PSA 10 at $28.73. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does LeBron James #7 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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