Is LeBron James #3 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 LeBron James #3 sells for $94.00 against $2.37 raw: a $91.63 spread, 40× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.49) 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)
- $2.37
- PSA 10
- $94.00
- PSA 9
- $33.49
- Gem premium
- 40×
- 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 | $94.00 | +$66.63 | +$41.63 | −$58.37 |
| PSA 9 | $33.49 | +$6.12 | −$18.88 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $7.07 | −$20.30 | −$45.30 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $2.37 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% | $48.62 | −$3.75 |
| 50% | $63.75 | +$11.38 |
| 75% | $78.87 | +$26.50 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 31%. 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 | $122 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $94.00 | −$28.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $56.00 | −$66.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $56.00 | −$66.00 | 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 #3 — FAQ
Is LeBron James #3 worth grading?
A PSA 10 LeBron James #3 sells for $94.00 against $2.37 raw: a $91.63 spread, 40× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.49) 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.
How much is a PSA 10 LeBron James #3 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 LeBron James #3 (Basketball Cards 2024 Panini Mosaic Thunder Road) sells for about $94.00 versus $2.37 for a raw near-mint copy — a 40× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for LeBron James #3?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $122, ahead of PSA 10 at $94.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does LeBron James #3 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 #3 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting LeBron James #3 breaks even when it gems about 31% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $33.49).
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