How Do You Spot a Fake LeBron James Rookie Card
 

I sell mostly vintage sports cards. When it comes to more modern cards, I am still learning my way around.
I recently had a consignor send me a LeBron James 2003 Topps Rookie Card.

I have read that there have been quite a few reprints circulating around. So, I am trying to determine whether I have the real deal here.
It is also a graded card. It is graded by a company called GEM Grading Inc. I know that their reputation is not good. This puts more doubt in my mind regarding this card.

I included the scan of the front and back of this card. I know its tough to tell by a scan but what should I be looking for to determine whether this is Authentic or not. Don't make any judgement just because it has been graded by GEM.

I am reluctant to list this card because of my concerns.

What are your thoughts? If you think that it is fake, please tell me why.

Probably a question better submitted to some of the basketball experts on their forum on Blowout. PM Deadshot maybe?

With a fourth rate grading company could also be microtrimmed. Blowout definitely has the experts on these issues.

Thanks for the suggestions. Will post on Blowout.

So can PSA...

It's almost certainly either trimmed or fake. No other reason that a Lebron Topps RC makes it into one of these slabs. I wouldn't take it if I were you.