Is Lebron James #112 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Lebron James #112 sells for $1,063 against $225 raw: a $838 spread, 4.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($745) 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)
- $225
- Grade 9.5
- $1,063
- PSA 9
- $745
- Gem premium
- 4.7×
- 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 | $1,063 | +$813 | +$788 | +$688 |
| PSA 9 | $745 | +$495 | +$470 | +$370 |
| PSA 8 | $226 | −$23.75 | −$48.75 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $225 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% | $825 | +$550 |
| 50% | $904 | +$629 |
| 75% | $984 | +$709 |
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 | $1,063 |
| 9 | $745 |
| 8 | $226 |
| 7 | $181 |
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Grading Lebron James #112 — FAQ
Is Lebron James #112 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Lebron James #112 sells for $1,063 against $225 raw: a $838 spread, 4.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($745) 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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