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Is the 2008 Topps LeBron James #23 worth grading?
Live market numbers as of 2026-08-14 — raw vs. graded value, PSA 10 gem rate, and the breakeven math.
Raw value
$191.18
PSA 9 value
$457.50
PSA 10 value
$1,532.64
PSA 10 gem rate
31.2%
Based on the numbers below, this card is potentially worth grading — a PSA 10 nets an estimated $1,066, but the 31.2% gem rate means the 10 is far from guaranteed. Weigh the PSA 9 outcome below.
The breakeven math
| Line item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Raw purchase | $191.18 |
| Sales tax (8%) | $15.29 |
| Grading fee (value tier) | $25.00 |
| Shipping | $5.00 |
| Total cost basis | $236.47 |
| Net at PSA 10 (85% payout) | +$1,066.27 (+451%) |
| Net at PSA 9 (the downside case) | +$152.40 |
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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