Is Lebron James #SLS-LBJ worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Lebron James #SLS-LBJ brings $8,831 versus $3,200 raw — a $5,631 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($2,669) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $3,200
- PSA 10
- $8,831
- PSA 9
- $2,669
- Gem premium
- 2.8×
- 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 — PSA 10 | $8,831 | +$5,606 | +$5,581 | +$5,481 |
| PSA 9 | $2,669 | −$556 | −$581 | −$681 |
| PSA 8 | $1,959 | −$1,266 | −$1,291 | −$1,391 |
Net = sale price − $3,200 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% | $4,210 | +$960 |
| 50% | $5,750 | +$2,500 |
| 75% | $7,291 | +$4,041 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 9%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $11,481 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $8,831 | −$2,650 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $5,299 | −$6,182 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $5,299 | −$6,182 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $8,831 | $5,299 | $11,481 | $5,299 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $6,178 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $2,669 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $1,959 |
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Grading Lebron James #SLS-LBJ — FAQ
Is Lebron James #SLS-LBJ worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lebron James #SLS-LBJ brings $8,831 versus $3,200 raw — a $5,631 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($2,669) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Lebron James #SLS-LBJ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lebron James #SLS-LBJ (Basketball Cards 2024 Topps Chrome Sky-Light Signature) sells for about $8,831 versus $3,200 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.8× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lebron James #SLS-LBJ?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $11,481, ahead of PSA 10 at $8,831. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lebron James #SLS-LBJ 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.
What gem rate makes grading Lebron James #SLS-LBJ break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Lebron James #SLS-LBJ breaks even when it gems about 9% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $2,669).
Is your basketball card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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