Is Lebron James #SLS-LBJ worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 3.8× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Lebron James #SLS-LBJ sells for $12,296 against $3,200 raw: a $9,096 spread, 3.8× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($3,071) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $3,200
- PSA 10
- $12,296
- PSA 9
- $3,071
- Gem premium
- 3.8×
- 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 | $12,296 | +$9,071 | +$9,046 | +$8,946 |
| PSA 9 | $3,071 | −$154 | −$179 | −$279 |
| PSA 8 | $2,791 | −$434 | −$459 | −$559 |
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% | $5,377 | +$2,127 |
| 50% | $7,684 | +$4,434 |
| 75% | $9,990 | +$6,740 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 2%. 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 | $15,985 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $12,296 | −$3,689 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $7,378 | −$8,607 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $7,378 | −$8,607 | 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 #SLS-LBJ — FAQ
Is Lebron James #SLS-LBJ worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lebron James #SLS-LBJ sells for $12,296 against $3,200 raw: a $9,096 spread, 3.8× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($3,071) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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 $12,296 versus $3,200 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.8× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lebron James #SLS-LBJ?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $15,985, ahead of PSA 10 at $12,296. 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 2% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $3,071).
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