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Is Michael Jordan [Hot Packs] #3 worth grading?
Basketball · Basketball Cards 1995 Ultra Jam City · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 3.2× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Michael Jordan [Hot Packs] #3 sells for $225 against $70.77 raw: a $154 spread, 3.2× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $70.77
- Grade 8
- $225
- Gem premium
- 3.2×
- 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 8 | $225 | +$129 | +$104 | +$4.23 |
| PSA 8 | $225 | +$129 | +$104 | +$4.23 |
Net = sale price − $70.77 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 8 | $225 |
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Grading Michael Jordan [Hot Packs] #3 — FAQ
Is Michael Jordan [Hot Packs] #3 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Michael Jordan [Hot Packs] #3 sells for $225 against $70.77 raw: a $154 spread, 3.2× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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