Is Michael Jordan #61 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A SGC 10 Michael Jordan #61 brings $38.00 versus $7.50 raw — a $30.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($25.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $7.50
- SGC 10
- $38.00
- PSA 9
- $25.00
- Gem premium
- 5.1×
- 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 — SGC 10 | $38.00 | +$5.50 | −$19.50 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $25.00 | −$7.50 | −$32.50 | −$133 |
| PSA 8 | $25.00 | −$7.50 | −$32.50 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $7.50 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% | $28.25 | −$29.25 |
| 50% | $31.50 | −$26.00 |
| 75% | $34.75 | −$22.75 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGC 10 | $38.00 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $38.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $28.00 |
| 9 | — | $25.00 |
| 8 | — | $25.00 |
| 7 | — | $25.00 |
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Grading Michael Jordan #61 — FAQ
Is Michael Jordan #61 worth grading?
A SGC 10 Michael Jordan #61 brings $38.00 versus $7.50 raw — a $30.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($25.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
What centering does Michael Jordan #61 need for a SGC 10?
SGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
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