Is LeBron James #3D-JW worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 3.3× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 LeBron James #3D-JW sells for $67.50 against $20.22 raw: a $47.28 spread, 3.3× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($41.48) 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)
- $20.22
- PSA 10
- $67.50
- PSA 9
- $41.48
- Gem premium
- 3.3×
- 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 — PSA 10 | $67.50 | +$22.28 | −$2.72 | −$103 |
| PSA 9 | $41.48 | −$3.74 | −$28.74 | −$129 |
| PSA 8 | $28.77 | −$16.45 | −$41.45 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $20.22 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% | $47.98 | −$22.23 |
| 50% | $54.49 | −$15.73 |
| 75% | $60.99 | −$9.23 |
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 | $88.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $67.50 | −$20.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $41.00 | −$47.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $41.00 | −$47.00 | 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 #3D-JW — FAQ
Is LeBron James #3D-JW worth grading?
A PSA 10 LeBron James #3D-JW sells for $67.50 against $20.22 raw: a $47.28 spread, 3.3× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($41.48) 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 #3D-JW worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 LeBron James #3D-JW (Basketball Cards 2009 Upper Deck 3D Stars) sells for about $67.50 versus $20.22 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.3× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for LeBron James #3D-JW?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $88.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $67.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does LeBron James #3D-JW 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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