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Is LeBron James [Cracked Ice Ticket] #46 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 LeBron James [Cracked Ice Ticket] #46 brings $117 versus $91.80 raw — a $25.20 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($107) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $91.80
- Grade 9.5
- $117
- PSA 9
- $107
- Gem premium
- 1.3×
- 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 | $117 | +$0.20 | −$24.80 | −$125 |
| PSA 9 | $107 | −$10.30 | −$35.30 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $91.80 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% | $109 | −$32.67 |
| 50% | $112 | −$30.05 |
| 75% | $114 | −$27.42 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading LeBron James [Cracked Ice Ticket] #46 — FAQ
Is LeBron James [Cracked Ice Ticket] #46 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 LeBron James [Cracked Ice Ticket] #46 brings $117 versus $91.80 raw — a $25.20 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($107) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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