Is LeBron James #146 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 LeBron James #146 brings $33.97 versus $1.99 raw — a $31.98 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($8.37) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.99
- PSA 10
- $33.97
- PSA 9
- $8.37
- Gem premium
- 17×
- 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 | $33.97 | +$6.98 | −$18.02 | −$118 |
| PSA 9 | $8.37 | −$18.62 | −$43.62 | −$144 |
| PSA 8 | $3.99 | −$23.00 | −$48.00 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $1.99 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% | $14.77 | −$37.22 |
| 50% | $21.17 | −$30.82 |
| 75% | $27.57 | −$24.42 |
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 | $44.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $33.97 | −$10.03 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $22.04 | −$21.96 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $6.01 | −$37.99 | 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 | $33.97 | $22.04 | $44.00 | $6.01 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $25.92 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $8.37 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $3.99 |
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Grading LeBron James #146 — FAQ
Is LeBron James #146 worth grading?
A PSA 10 LeBron James #146 brings $33.97 versus $1.99 raw — a $31.98 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($8.37) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 LeBron James #146 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 LeBron James #146 (Basketball Cards 2020 Panini Hoops) sells for about $33.97 versus $1.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 17× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for LeBron James #146?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $44.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $33.97. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does LeBron James #146 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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