Is Michael Jordan #CM4 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Michael Jordan #CM4 sells for $55.00 against $5.78 raw: a $49.22 spread, 9.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.97) 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)
- $5.78
- Grade 9.5
- $55.00
- PSA 9
- $49.97
- Gem premium
- 9.5×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $55.00 | +$24.22 | −$0.78 | −$101 |
| PSA 9 | $49.97 | +$19.19 | −$5.81 | −$106 |
| PSA 8 | $28.00 | −$2.78 | −$27.78 | −$128 |
Net = sale price − $5.78 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% | $51.23 | −$4.55 |
| 50% | $52.48 | −$3.30 |
| 75% | $53.74 | −$2.04 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $55.00 |
| 9 | $49.97 |
| 8 | $28.00 |
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Grading Michael Jordan #CM4 — FAQ
Is Michael Jordan #CM4 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Michael Jordan #CM4 sells for $55.00 against $5.78 raw: a $49.22 spread, 9.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.97) 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.
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