Is Bronny James Jr. / LeBron James [Black] #1 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A BGS 10 Bronny James Jr. / LeBron James [Black] #1 brings $400 versus $170 raw — a $230 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $170
- BGS 10
- $400
- Gem premium
- 2.4×
- As of
- Sep 2, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — BGS 10 | $400 | +$205 | +$180 | +$79.99 |
Net = sale price − $170 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $400 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
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 Bronny James Jr. / LeBron James [Black] #1 — FAQ
Is Bronny James Jr. / LeBron James [Black] #1 worth grading?
A BGS 10 Bronny James Jr. / LeBron James [Black] #1 brings $400 versus $170 raw — a $230 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
What centering does Bronny James Jr. / LeBron James [Black] #1 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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