Is LeBron James [Press Proof] #2 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 LeBron James [Press Proof] #2 sells for $95.00 against $16.77 raw: a $78.23 spread, 5.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($61.77) 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)
- $16.77
- PSA 10
- $95.00
- PSA 9
- $61.77
- Gem premium
- 5.7×
- 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 — PSA 10 | $95.00 | +$53.23 | +$28.23 | −$71.77 |
| PSA 9 | $61.77 | +$20.00 | −$5.00 | −$105 |
| PSA 8 | $21.07 | −$20.70 | −$45.70 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $16.77 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% | $70.08 | +$3.31 |
| 50% | $78.39 | +$11.62 |
| 75% | $86.69 | +$19.92 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 15%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $124 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $95.00 | −$29.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $57.00 | −$67.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $57.00 | −$67.00 | 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.
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Grading LeBron James [Press Proof] #2 — FAQ
Is LeBron James [Press Proof] #2 worth grading?
A PSA 10 LeBron James [Press Proof] #2 sells for $95.00 against $16.77 raw: a $78.23 spread, 5.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($61.77) 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.
How much is a PSA 10 LeBron James [Press Proof] #2 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 LeBron James [Press Proof] #2 (Basketball Cards 2021 Panini Donruss Net Marvels) sells for about $95.00 versus $16.77 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.7× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for LeBron James [Press Proof] #2?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $124, ahead of PSA 10 at $95.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does LeBron James [Press Proof] #2 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.
What gem rate makes grading LeBron James [Press Proof] #2 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting LeBron James [Press Proof] #2 breaks even when it gems about 15% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $61.77).
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