Is LeBron James #17 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 LeBron James #17 brings $145 versus $110 raw — a $35.18 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($132) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $110
- Grade 9.5
- $145
- PSA 9
- $132
- Gem premium
- 1.3×
- 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 | $145 | +$10.18 | −$14.82 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $132 | −$2.99 | −$27.99 | −$128 |
Net = sale price − $110 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% | $135 | −$24.70 |
| 50% | $138 | −$21.40 |
| 75% | $142 | −$18.11 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Is LeBron James #17 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 LeBron James #17 brings $145 versus $110 raw — a $35.18 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($132) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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