LeBron James Topps Chrome RC
2003-04 Topps Chrome Basketball · #111
Values as of Sep 26, 2026 in USD. Market price = median of at least 5 qualifying sales of this exact version and grade in the last 90 days. Methodology
Sales history
| Date | Version | Grade | Price | Venue | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | Base | PSA 10 · cert 109738611 | $15,000 | eBay fixed | Excluded | Open |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Base | PSA 10 · cert 103385526 | $15,227 | eBay auction | Excluded | Open |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Base | PSA 10 · cert 26570622 | $16,800 | Fanatics Collect auction | Excluded | Open |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Black Refractor | PSA 7 · cert 93738450 | $12,000 | eBay auction | Verified | Open |
| Mar 7, 2021 | Black Refractor | PSA 10 · cert 41328811 | $461,250 | Goldin Auctions auction | Verified | Open |
Verified: an editor or automated check confirmed the figure on the source page. Cross-checked: an independent second research pass reopened the source and confirmed it. Reported: cited by research but not re-checked; never used in metrics. 3 sales were excluded (reasons on hover). Asking prices are never listed here.
Price chart
Black Refractor · PSA 10
Fewer than two qualifying sales for PSA 10; no chart.
Black Refractor · PSA 7
Fewer than two qualifying sales for PSA 7; no chart.
Graded population
| Version | Grader | Grade | Count | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base | PSA | 10 | 2,472 | Sep 26, 2026 | Open |
| Black Refractor | PSA | 10 | 20 | Sep 26, 2026 | Open |
| Black Refractor | PSA | 9 | 82 | Sep 26, 2026 | Open |
Population counts copies graded by one company in one grade. It is not a print run and it grows with every submission. Why population is not print run
Grading math for this card
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Formula from Grading: condition, uncertainty, and economics: grading pays only if your honest chance of the high grade exceeds (raw net + cost − other-outcome net) ÷ (high-grade net − other-outcome net). The 13% fee is an editable assumption, not a quoted tariff.
About LeBron James Topps Chrome RC
The 2003-04 Topps Chrome LeBron James #111 is a major modern basketball rookie card with a deep parallel structure. Collectors search it because the base card is liquid while numbered Chrome parallels create separate, scarcer markets.
Why this card matters
Verified factPSA cert data identifies the base card as 2003 Topps Chrome #111 LeBron James, and the card sits in a release associated with the 2003 rookie class. The same card number appears across base and major Chrome parallels, which is useful for collecting but dangerous for pricing if the parallel is omitted. Recent base PSA 10 sales shown by PSA in August 2026 cluster around the mid-five-figure range, while Black Refractor PSA CardFacts records show a separate and much scarcer population. [1][2]
Identifying the exact version
Verified factFirst decide whether the card is base Chrome, Refractor, Black Refractor, Gold Refractor, or X-Fractor. The opened checklist source lists Refractors at 1:4 packs, Black Border Refractors serial numbered to 500, Gold Border Refractors serial numbered to 50, and Uncirculated X-Fractors serial numbered to 220. PSA separately catalogs the Black Refractor as its own card and reports different population and auction history. A listing that says only “Chrome rookie” is not specific enough for a high-value comp. [3][2]
What moves the price between versions and grades
Verified factThe main price drivers are parallel, serial numbering, grade, and venue. PSA’s base cert page shows PSA 10 base sales of $14,999.99 on August 20, 2026, $15,227 on August 18, 2026, and $16,800 on August 17, 2026. PSA CardFacts for the Black Refractor shows a PSA 10 sale of $461,250 on March 7, 2021 and later lower-grade or lower-date records. These are not interchangeable because Black Refractor population and serial-numbered supply differ from base Chrome. [1][2]
Authenticity checks
AnalysisCompare against exact Topps Chrome references and identify the parallel before evaluating condition. For numbered parallels, confirm the serial number, border color, Refractor or X-Fractor finish, and whether the card matches the stated PSA or BGS label. Use multiple checks: surface, coating, edges, corners, centering, back text, holder, and cert data. Do not use destructive tests. A valid cert number can be copied, so the cert lookup must be paired with photos of the actual slab and card. [1][2][3]
Telling the versions apart
| Version | How to identify it |
|---|---|
| Base | Standard Topps Chrome #111 without Refractor finish or serial numbering. |
| Refractor | Rainbow Refractor finish; not serial numbered in the opened checklist source. |
| Black Refractor | Black-border Refractor parallel, listed by PSA as Black Refractor and by checklist sources as serial numbered to 500. |
| Gold Refractor | Gold-border Refractor rookie parallel, checklist sources list rookie Gold Refractors as serial numbered to 50. |
| X-Fractor | Uncirculated X-Fractor parallel, checklist sources list it as serial numbered to 220. |
What people get wrong about this card
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a PSA 10 2003 Topps Chrome LeBron James #111 base worth?
How many PSA 10 base copies exist?
Which LeBron #111 parallels are numbered?
What is a sourced Black Refractor PSA 10 sale?
Sources
- PSA Cert Verification 40968272: 2003 Topps Chrome #111 LeBron James — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- 2003 Topps Chrome LeBron James Black Refractor #111 PSA CardFacts — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- 2003/04 Topps Chrome Basketball Hobby Box Checklist — Sports Card Radio (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
Not yet established
- Gold Refractor and X-Fractor population and recent sales were not fully captured from primary lot pages.
- No official Topps product page for the 2003 release was found in the opened sources.
Research: Codex research pass (live web) · automated source checks · independent cross-check · generated Sep 26, 2026 · awaiting editor review · updated Sep 26, 2026. Found an error? Report it.