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Is LeBron James [Gold Prizm] #8 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 LeBron James [Gold Prizm] #8 brings $554 versus $493 raw — a $61.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($504) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $493
- Grade 9.5
- $554
- PSA 9
- $504
- Gem premium
- 1.1×
- 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 | $554 | +$36.50 | +$11.50 | −$88.50 |
| PSA 9 | $504 | −$13.50 | −$38.50 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $493 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% | $517 | −$26.00 |
| 50% | $529 | −$13.50 |
| 75% | $542 | −$1.00 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 77%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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Grading LeBron James [Gold Prizm] #8 — FAQ
Is LeBron James [Gold Prizm] #8 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 LeBron James [Gold Prizm] #8 brings $554 versus $493 raw — a $61.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($504) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
What gem rate makes grading LeBron James [Gold Prizm] #8 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting LeBron James [Gold Prizm] #8 breaks even when it gems about 77% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $504).
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