What is the current resale value for an ungraded LeBron James #221?

An ungraded LeBron James #221 from the 2003 Topps Basketball set currently has a resale value of $436.

How much more valuable is a PSA 10 compared to an ungraded version?

A PSA 10 copy of this card is valued at $5406, significantly higher than the $436 for an ungraded card.

Is the Grade 9 version worth buying over the ungraded version?

The Grade 9 version is listed at $924, offering a substantial increase in value over the $436 ungraded price.

LeBron James #221 2003 Topps Basketball — Card Value

2003 Topps Basketball

What the LeBron James #221 (2003 Topps Basketball) card is worth — ungraded vs graded.

LeBron James #221 2003 Topps Basketball value — Ungraded $436 · Grade 9 $924 · PSA 10 $5,406. Prices updated July 2026.

Set · 2003 Topps BasketballNumber · #221

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Value by grade

$436

Ungraded

2.1×

$924

Grade 9

12.4×

$5,406

PSA 10

Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 12.4× raw.

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Which version do you have?

For the lowest cost, grab the Gold version at $191. The premium versions like Black ($3429) or 1st Edition ($600) offer significant scarcity and desirability, making them investment pieces. If you simply want the card, Standard at $436 is a good balance. Save your money unless you specifically want the prestige or rarity associated with the higher-tier releases.

VersionUsedNewBuy

BlackLeBron James [Black] #221 2003 Topps Basketball — Card Value$3,429$35,054eBay ↗

1st EditionLeBron James [1st Edition] #221 2003 Topps Basketball — Card Value$600$7,200eBay ↗

Standard— this pageLeBron James #221 2003 Topps Basketball — Card Value$435.88$5,406eBay ↗

CollectionLeBron James [Collection] #221 2003 Topps Basketball — Card Value$266.01$1,925eBay ↗

Factory SetLeBron James [Factory Set] #221 2003 Topps Basketball — Card Value$261.56$2,815eBay ↗

GoldLeBron James [Gold] #221 2003 Topps Basketball — Card Value$191.34$14,300eBay ↗

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Item details

Brand: Basketball
Set: 2003 Topps Basketball
Sport: Basketball
Number: #221

LeBron James #221 2003 Topps Basketball value

A raw (ungraded) LeBron James #221 runs around $436, a Grade 9 about $924, and a PSA 10 commands $5406.

What drives the price

Grade, centering, rookie/star status, set scarcity, and print run drive sports-card value. PSA/BGS gem-mint copies and rookies of stars carry the biggest premiums; raw commons sell for little.

Price guide

Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today

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Condition	Value	Based on
Ungraded	$436	eBay sold comps
Grade 9	$924	eBay sold comps
PSA 10	$5,406	eBay sold comps
Live asking — low / typical / high	$30,000 / $30,000 / $30,000	1 live eBay listings ↗

Market check: As of July 30, 2026, 1 live eBay listing ask $29,999.99–$29,999.99 (median $29,999.99).

Frequently asked questions

What is the current resale value for an ungraded LeBron James #221?: An ungraded LeBron James #221 from the 2003 Topps Basketball set currently has a resale value of $436.
How much more valuable is a PSA 10 compared to an ungraded version?: A PSA 10 copy of this card is valued at $5406, significantly higher than the $436 for an ungraded card.
Is the Grade 9 version worth buying over the ungraded version?: The Grade 9 version is listed at $924, offering a substantial increase in value over the $436 ungraded price.