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Is Michael Jordan [Zupermen] #179 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Michael Jordan [Zupermen] #179 sells for $160 against $27.81 raw: a $132 spread, 5.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($145) 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)
- $27.81
- Grade 9.5
- $160
- PSA 9
- $145
- Gem premium
- 5.8×
- 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 | $160 | +$107 | +$82.19 | −$17.81 |
| PSA 9 | $145 | +$92.19 | +$67.19 | −$32.81 |
| PSA 8 | $59.17 | +$6.36 | −$18.64 | −$119 |
Net = sale price − $27.81 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% | $149 | +$70.94 |
| 50% | $153 | +$74.69 |
| 75% | $156 | +$78.44 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $160 |
| 9 | $145 |
| 8 | $59.17 |
| 7 | $28.00 |
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Grading Michael Jordan [Zupermen] #179 — FAQ
Is Michael Jordan [Zupermen] #179 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Michael Jordan [Zupermen] #179 sells for $160 against $27.81 raw: a $132 spread, 5.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($145) 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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