Is LeBron James [Purple] #2 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 14× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 LeBron James [Purple] #2 sells for $47.59 against $3.50 raw: a $44.09 spread, 14× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.02) 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)
- $3.50
- PSA 10
- $47.59
- PSA 9
- $21.02
- Gem premium
- 14×
- 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 | $47.59 | +$19.09 | −$5.91 | −$106 |
| PSA 9 | $21.02 | −$7.48 | −$32.48 | −$132 |
| PSA 8 | $7.70 | −$20.80 | −$45.80 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $3.50 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% | $27.66 | −$25.84 |
| 50% | $34.30 | −$19.20 |
| 75% | $40.95 | −$12.55 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $62.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $47.59 | −$14.41 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $29.00 | −$33.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $29.00 | −$33.00 | 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 [Purple] #2 — FAQ
Is LeBron James [Purple] #2 worth grading?
A PSA 10 LeBron James [Purple] #2 sells for $47.59 against $3.50 raw: a $44.09 spread, 14× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.02) 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 [Purple] #2 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 LeBron James [Purple] #2 (Basketball Cards 2023 Donruss Optic Winner Stays) sells for about $47.59 versus $3.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 14× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for LeBron James [Purple] #2?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $62.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $47.59. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does LeBron James [Purple] #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.
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