Is LeBron James [Choice Cherry Blossom] #130 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 LeBron James [Choice Cherry Blossom] #130 sells for $4,505 against $2,281 raw: a $2,224 spread, 2.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($4,095) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2,281
- Grade 9.5
- $4,505
- PSA 9
- $4,095
- Gem premium
- 2.0×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $4,505 | +$2,199 | +$2,174 | +$2,074 |
| PSA 9 | $4,095 | +$1,789 | +$1,764 | +$1,664 |
Net = sale price − $2,281 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% | $4,198 | +$1,866 |
| 50% | $4,300 | +$1,969 |
| 75% | $4,403 | +$2,071 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $4,505 |
| 9 | $4,095 |
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Is LeBron James [Choice Cherry Blossom] #130 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 LeBron James [Choice Cherry Blossom] #130 sells for $4,505 against $2,281 raw: a $2,224 spread, 2.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($4,095) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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