LeBron James
Basketball • Upper Deck Phenomenal Beginning
Sport & Year
Basketball • 2003
Brand & Set
Upper Deck - Upper Deck Phenomenal Beginning
Card Number
6
Card Type
Rookie Card
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Gem Mint RCG Jewel 10
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $60, Graded (Major TPG like PSA/BGS): $150 - $300, Graded by third-tier/unknown grading company (RCG): $50 - $80
Recent Sales
Comparable raw sales for Upper Deck Phenomenal Beginning #6 LeBron James range between $40 and $70 depending on exact raw condition on eBay.
Condition Details
The card slab indicates sub-grades of Corners 10, Edges 10, Surface 10, and Centering 9.5, reflecting a virtually flawless card inside the holder.
Grading Recommendation
The card is already slabbed by RCG (a lesser-known grading company). If the holder is cracked and submitted to a top-tier grading company like PSA or BGS, it could potentially fetch a higher market multiplier if it achieves a PSA 10, though there is risk of receiving a lower grade.
Card Description
Features LeBron James in his Cleveland Cavaliers red jersey driving to the basket against defenders in an action shot. The card design includes a vertical Upper Deck logo at the top left, a red accent stripe down the left side with player name and team, and descriptive text on the right side.
Notable Features
Early career LeBron James card from his rookie season (2003-04 era), widely collected by basketball card enthusiasts as an affordable alternative to his high-end Upper Deck rookie cards.
Authentication Notes
Encased in an RCG grading slab with sub-grades. The slab itself appears consistent with typical third-party grading cases, but RCG is not considered a top-tier grading standard like PSA, BGS, or SGC in the secondary card market.
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