Is LeBron James [Gold] #13 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 LeBron James [Gold] #13 sells for $234 against $6.50 raw: a $228 spread, 36× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($213) 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)
- $6.50
- Grade 9.5
- $234
- PSA 9
- $213
- Gem premium
- 36×
- 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 | $234 | +$203 | +$178 | +$77.50 |
| PSA 9 | $213 | +$182 | +$157 | +$56.50 |
| PSA 8 | $194 | +$162 | +$137 | +$37.00 |
Net = sale price − $6.50 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% | $218 | +$162 |
| 50% | $224 | +$167 |
| 75% | $229 | +$172 |
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 [Gold] #13 — FAQ
Is LeBron James [Gold] #13 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 LeBron James [Gold] #13 sells for $234 against $6.50 raw: a $228 spread, 36× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($213) 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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