2003 Topps Chrome LeBron James #111 Value and Should I Grade It

2003 Topps Chrome LeBron James #111 value: CardSnap model raw, PSA 9, and PSA 10 figures, grading cost, and whether this rookie is worth submitting.

This page is only for 2003 Topps Chrome LeBron James #111. Other 2003 LeBron rookies (Topps base, Upper Deck, and parallels) are different cards with different comps.

Figures below come from CardSnap’s stored card record for this slug. They are model snapshots. Chrome surface scratches move grades; inspect the card before you pay a high-value tier.

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Prices & comps

TierEst. valueNotes
Raw (recent comps)$800 – $8,000Mid ~$4,400
PSA 9$12,000Mint
PSA 10$85,000Gem

PSA population

Estimated PSA graded population (all grades): 9,800 copies.

Grading cost (illustrative)

PSA changes fees; planning estimate from raw mid comp (~$4,400).

  • TierRegular value tier
  • PSA fee (est.)$50
  • Shipping in/out + supplies (est.)$25
  • All-in (est.)$75

ROI vs raw mid (model)

Graded resale minus all-in grading minus raw mid (baseline). Negative means you need a better buy or a higher grade than the model assumes.

If PSA 9 result
+$7,525 vs raw mid
If PSA 10 result
+$80,525 vs raw mid

Verdict

Yes — grade (if condition is there)

On CardSnap’s stored snapshot, PSA 9 already sits above the top of the raw band, and PSA 10 is a much larger jump. A clean, well-centered #111 can be worth grading; a scratched chrome copy should stay raw. Analyze your card before you ship.

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FAQ

What are recent raw comps for the 2003 Topps Chrome LeBron James #111?
Typical raw sales fall around $4,400 at mid-range condition, with a wider band of $800–$8,000 depending on eye appeal and seller.
What is a 2003 Topps Chrome LeBron James #111 worth in PSA 9 vs PSA 10?
Recent market guidance in our model: PSA 9 near $12,000 and PSA 10 near $85,000. Realized prices vary by subgrade, eye appeal, and timing.
How many 2003 Topps Chrome LeBron James #111 cards are in the PSA population report?
We use an estimated ~9,800 PSA-graded copies for this card (total graded). Higher pop usually means more liquidity but more competition for top grade.
Is the 2003 Topps Chrome LeBron James #111 worth submitting to PSA?
Usually yes for gem-quality copies: net upside after illustrative $75 all-in grading often beats selling raw at mid comps—if you believe the card can reach PSA 9+.
What break-even PSA grade should I target for 2003 Topps Chrome LeBron James #111?
Compare your all-in cost (~$75) to the jump from raw mid (~$4,400) to PSA 9 and PSA 10 in the table above. You need enough resale lift to clear that gap.