2003 LeBron James question.....

AceMcgase · 08-09-2020, 09:07 PM

Hello, so I have a 2003 topps full set (sealed) and my question is should a take out the James and get it graded or keep the set sealed... So what would be better for the long term?

I’m kinda new to basketball cards and need a opinion!

Thanks in advance!!

ThoseBackPages · 08-09-2020, 11:21 PM

yes, send both to PSA

AceMcgase · 08-10-2020, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

yes, send both to PSA

Sorry, what do you mean by “send both”?

Thanks in advance!
Hope your having a wonderful day!

ninjacookies · 08-10-2020, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by AceMcgase

Sorry, what do you mean by “send both”?

Thanks in advance!
Hope your having a wonderful day!

He's referring to the Bron and the cash bribe.

AceMcgase · 08-10-2020, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ninjacookies

He's referring to the Bron and the cash bribe.

Alright thank you lol.

slum22 · 08-10-2020, 12:41 AM

I have opened two of these factory sets. The Lebron card is the very first card on one side of the box. So be careful when removing the cards from the box. I wish Lebron would have been placed somewhere in the middle of the box as the card would have been better protected there. Even still, your biggest barrier to successfully grading the card will probably be centering. I just got a 9 on one of the cards from these sets. Unless you get really unlucky you will probably get a card that grades at least an 8 from these sets. So you have to weigh the risk/reward of opening the set and getting an 8 vs. a 9 or 10. Obviously if you get a 10 (I did previously) you win big opening the set. If you get a 9 you probably win slightly and if you get an 8 you lose slightly. I actually think factory sets in general are some of the best ways to rip. It is not as fun as wax because the only mystery is the condition of the cards you're getting, but the return is way better. Good luck.

AceMcgase · 08-10-2020, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by slum22

I have opened two of these factory sets. The Lebron card is the very first card on one side of the box. So be careful when removing the cards from the box. I wish Lebron would have been placed somewhere in the middle of the box as the card would have been better protected there. Even still, your biggest barrier to successfully grading the card will probably be centering. I just got a 9 on one of the cards from these sets. Unless you get really unlucky you will probably get a card that grades at least an 8 from these sets. So you have to weigh the risk/reward of opening the set and getting an 8 vs. a 9 or 10. Obviously if you get a 10 (I did previously) you win big opening the set. If you get a 9 you probably win slightly and if you get an 8 you lose slightly. I actually think factory sets in general are some of the best ways to rip. It is not as fun as wax because the only mystery is the condition of the cards you're getting, but the return is way better. Good luck.

Thanks so much for the info!!!!

Jasondr91 · 08-10-2020, 07:10 AM

Keep it sealed. The centering in the factory sets sucked. I know.

Premiums to be had, especially when you consider how many sets are even left from this product? Not many guaranteed LBJ rookies coming out of stuff........

AceMcgase · 08-10-2020, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Jasondr91

Keep it sealed. The centering in the factory sets sucked. I know.

Premiums to be had, especially when you consider how many sets are even left from this product? Not many guaranteed LBJ rookies coming out of stuff........

Thanks for your input! I’m probably going to keep it sealed, I don’t like taking risks haha!

08-09-2020, 09:07 PM	#1
AceMcgase Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: California Posts: 198 aces-collectibles	2003 LeBron James question..... Hello, so I have a 2003 topps full set (sealed) and my question is should a take out the James and get it graded or keep the set sealed... So what would be better for the long term? I’m kinda new to basketball cards and need a opinion! Thanks in advance!!

08-09-2020, 11:21 PM	#2
ThoseBackPages Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 91,108 ThoseBackPages	yes, send both to PSA __________________ Pumpers Paradise #YouCryIBuy Four things that we cannot change each others minds about: Politics, Religion, Third Party Grading, and 2021 Bowman's Best Rookie Cards

08-10-2020, 12:41 AM	#6
slum22 Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 3,582 slummer22	I have opened two of these factory sets. The Lebron card is the very first card on one side of the box. So be careful when removing the cards from the box. I wish Lebron would have been placed somewhere in the middle of the box as the card would have been better protected there. Even still, your biggest barrier to successfully grading the card will probably be centering. I just got a 9 on one of the cards from these sets. Unless you get really unlucky you will probably get a card that grades at least an 8 from these sets. So you have to weigh the risk/reward of opening the set and getting an 8 vs. a 9 or 10. Obviously if you get a 10 (I did previously) you win big opening the set. If you get a 9 you probably win slightly and if you get an 8 you lose slightly. I actually think factory sets in general are some of the best ways to rip. It is not as fun as wax because the only mystery is the condition of the cards you're getting, but the return is way better. Good luck. __________________ Steve Reigning Blowout 3 Point Contest Champion https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=1175082

08-10-2020, 07:10 AM	#8
Jasondr91 Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Behind the Pokemon cards at WalMart Posts: 4,549 Jasondr91	Keep it sealed. The centering in the factory sets sucked. I know. Premiums to be had, especially when you consider how many sets are even left from this product? Not many guaranteed LBJ rookies coming out of stuff........ __________________ Still collecting certain Aleksandaя "Sasha" Pavlovic items since 2004. "The United States has become a place where professional athletes and entertainers are mistaken for people of importance." - Robert Heinlein