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Is the 2004 Topps LeBron James #23 1st Edition worth grading?
Live market numbers as of 2026-10-21 — raw vs. graded value, PSA 10 gem rate, and the breakeven math.
Raw value
$75.89
PSA 9 value
$532.50
PSA 10 value
$1,799.99
PSA 10 gem rate
12.4%
Based on the numbers below, this card is potentially worth grading — a PSA 10 nets an estimated $1,363, but the 12.4% gem rate means the 10 is far from guaranteed. Weigh the PSA 9 outcome below.
The breakeven math
| Line item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Raw purchase | $75.89 |
| Sales tax (8%) | $6.07 |
| Grading fee (priority tier) | $80.00 |
| Shipping | $5.00 |
| Total cost basis | $166.96 |
| Net at PSA 10 (85% payout) | +$1,363.03 (+816%) |
| Net at PSA 9 (the downside case) | +$285.66 |
Assumptions: $80 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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