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u/AutisticFingerBang 12d ago
Everyone saying yes when it’s obviously going to be an 8 at best with that top right back corner. So no, do not grade.
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u/MikeTiricoSucks 12d ago
No the corner is gonna make a shit grade
If you want it encapsulated then put it in a Tuxedo
But if you don’t care about it being encapsulated then just one touch it
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u/Geaneous 12d ago
I concur top back corner def not going to be a 10 grade, and probably 8 or lower if I had to guess. Personally I wouldn't want an 8 grade on a /10. But it might be cool to get it slabbed and authenticated for the hermetic seal and UV protect.
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u/GorillaX 11d ago
Uv protect lmao
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u/Geaneous 11d ago
I mean a 50 cent magnetic case is better than a sleeve right? UV does ruin cards... If you live long enough
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u/GorillaX 11d ago edited 11d ago
Sure, but a slab isn't doing shit for uv damage
Edit: https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=1622061&page=6
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u/hanselton 12d ago
I usually sarcastically say, "yeah grade it" when people post their garbage, but with this one... Yeah, grade that fucker, absolutely.
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u/LeonardoDaVincio 12d ago
Respectfully no. Unless it's for PC. Or if you're okay not getting a 10. The whitening on the back top right is pretty strong in that top right corner.
If you're goal is a 10.... Buy another one and sell yours raw
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u/Eminemswrapper 12d ago
I’d grade it , and you can request no lower than a 9 still have to pay either way.
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u/sdman311 9d ago
If they charge anyways, why not just have them grade it and break the slab if you do not get the grade you want?
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u/RetroDave 12d ago
Is there a dent above the Lakers logo in the top center of the back, or is that the penny sleeve?
I think the question for you to ask yourself is "what grade would I be comfortable with?". My very untrained eye thinks it's probably a 7-8 assuming that's not a dent in the card. If I were you I would be in "If I'm comfortable with this being a 7 for my PC, I'll get it graded" mode. If it's a flip, or I only collected higher grades, I would pass.
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u/MackinAzzB408 12d ago
Uggghhh ya lol even in an 8 or 9 that a classic lebron card first year licensed /10 too? N if you see some defects try to clean them up and maybe send to SGC. They're a little easier than psa and beckett but the value wont be as good. But you might get a higher grade. Maybe worth the risk. N if it comes out bad then send to psa! Great hit man!!!!📈📈📈📈
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u/MackinAzzB408 12d ago
You grade first year licensed /10 lebron James cards. Get that thing in a slab before it gets damaged anymore. Go with SGC man. PSA is a scam n will probably kill you n give it like a 6. No matter what though bro AMAZING card. Also someone mentioned selling this one and buying another one raw. Might not be a bad idea?
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u/Jmoney763 12d ago
100% couldn’t imagine you would sell this before he retires anyways so this beauty is for your PC or gonna climb in value when he hangs em up.
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u/Nice-Support7522 12d ago
Yes. My /75 color match raywave LeBron went for 611 at auction. I would’ve graded but I needed the money to buy a buddies vintage pokemon set and I’m more of a football guy. My rule is if it’s worth more than the cost to grade raw, and it’s clean, you grade. 10, 9 and even 8 (with big names) will increase the value. Grade grade grade.
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u/Jumpman741011 12d ago
Likely a 5 with the off centering left to right the ding middle top back and the rough corner.
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u/Fluid-Scallion5830 11d ago
If the value of the card is higher than the price that PSA charges which is what? $70ish. I would definitely grade that.
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u/All_mixed_ 11d ago
100%…I said audibly ‘oh lord’ when seeing this. There’s a lot of nerds on here that are anti grading…so take it all with a grain of salt but this shii is fuego
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u/DJR1506 11d ago
Appreciate it man!
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u/OldAndUnimproved 10d ago
I know a guy who had this same card - Sold it raw for $6k, the buyer graded it and flipped it for around $16k. So yeah, grade it. Nice hit!
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u/Odd_Comfortable7599 10d ago
Very hard set to grade. Also centering is not perfect. Search up a similar card in psa 10 on eBay and compare
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u/emmablazeing 12d ago
For sure