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Is the 2003 Fleer LeBron James #261 worth grading?

Live market numbers as of 2026-06-22 — raw vs. graded value, PSA 10 gem rate, and the breakeven math.

Raw value
$172.50
PSA 9 value
$256.77
PSA 10 value
$650.00
PSA 10 gem rate
26.1%
Based on the numbers below, this card is potentially worth grading — a PSA 10 nets an estimated $336, but the 26.1% gem rate means the 10 is far from guaranteed. Weigh the PSA 9 outcome below.

The breakeven math

Line itemAmount
Raw purchase$172.50
Sales tax (8%)$13.80
Grading fee (value tier)$25.00
Shipping$5.00
Total cost basis$216.30
Net at PSA 10 (85% payout) +$336.20 (+155%)
Net at PSA 9 (the downside case) +$1.95

Assumptions: $25 grading, $5 shipping, 8% tax on the raw purchase, and keeping 85% of the sale after marketplace fees. Your numbers will differ — run them below.

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