Is Michael Jordan #15 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Michael Jordan #15 sells for $127 against $70.94 raw: a $56.06 spread, 1.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($115) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $70.94
- Grade 9.5
- $127
- PSA 9
- $115
- Gem premium
- 1.8×
- As of
- Sep 4, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — Grade 9.5 | $127 | +$31.06 | +$6.06 | −$93.94 |
| PSA 9 | $115 | +$19.44 | −$5.56 | −$106 |
| PSA 8 | $15.00 | −$80.94 | −$106 | −$206 |
Net = sale price − $70.94 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $118 | −$2.66 |
| 50% | $121 | +$0.25 |
| 75% | $124 | +$3.16 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 48%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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Grading Michael Jordan #15 — FAQ
Is Michael Jordan #15 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Michael Jordan #15 sells for $127 against $70.94 raw: a $56.06 spread, 1.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($115) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
What gem rate makes grading Michael Jordan #15 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Michael Jordan #15 breaks even when it gems about 48% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $115).
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