Is LeBron James #128 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 LeBron James #128 brings $27.72 versus $1.45 raw — a $26.27 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.45
- PSA 10
- $27.72
- PSA 9
- $14.99
- Gem premium
- 19×
- 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 | $27.72 | +$1.27 | −$23.73 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $14.99 | −$11.46 | −$36.46 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $5.65 | −$20.80 | −$45.80 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $1.45 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% | $18.17 | −$33.28 |
| 50% | $21.36 | −$30.09 |
| 75% | $24.54 | −$26.91 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $43.32 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $36.00 | −$7.32 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $27.72 | −$15.60 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $17.00 | −$26.32 | 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 #128 — FAQ
Is LeBron James #128 worth grading?
A PSA 10 LeBron James #128 brings $27.72 versus $1.45 raw — a $26.27 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 LeBron James #128 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 LeBron James #128 (Basketball Cards 2022 Panini Donruss) sells for about $27.72 versus $1.45 for a raw near-mint copy — a 19× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for LeBron James #128?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $43.32, ahead of BGS 10 at $36.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does LeBron James #128 need for a CGC 10?
CGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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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