Is LeBron James #4 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 5.4× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 LeBron James #4 sells for $54.97 against $10.25 raw: a $44.72 spread, 5.4× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($13.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $10.25
- PSA 10
- $54.97
- PSA 9
- $13.00
- Gem premium
- 5.4×
- 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 | $54.97 | +$19.72 | −$5.28 | −$105 |
| PSA 9 | $13.00 | −$22.25 | −$47.25 | −$147 |
| PSA 8 | $12.09 | −$23.16 | −$48.16 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $10.25 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% | $23.49 | −$36.76 |
| 50% | $33.98 | −$26.27 |
| 75% | $44.48 | −$15.77 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $54.97 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $48.95 | −$6.02 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| SGC 10 | $45.00 | −$9.97 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $33.00 | −$21.97 | 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 #4 — FAQ
Is LeBron James #4 worth grading?
A PSA 10 LeBron James #4 sells for $54.97 against $10.25 raw: a $44.72 spread, 5.4× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($13.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 LeBron James #4 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 LeBron James #4 (Basketball Cards 2023 Panini Court Kings Water Color) sells for about $54.97 versus $10.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.4× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for LeBron James #4?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $54.97, ahead of BGS 10 at $48.95. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does LeBron James #4 need for a PSA 10?
PSA 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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