Is Michael Jordan #LF-MJ worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Michael Jordan #LF-MJ sells for $3,300 against $1,575 raw: a $1,725 spread, 2.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,000) 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)
- $1,575
- Grade 9.5
- $3,300
- PSA 9
- $3,000
- Gem premium
- 2.1×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $3,300 | +$1,700 | +$1,675 | +$1,575 |
| PSA 9 | $3,000 | +$1,400 | +$1,375 | +$1,275 |
| PSA 8 | $838 | −$763 | −$788 | −$888 |
Net = sale price − $1,575 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% | $3,075 | +$1,450 |
| 50% | $3,150 | +$1,525 |
| 75% | $3,225 | +$1,600 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Michael Jordan #LF-MJ — FAQ
Is Michael Jordan #LF-MJ worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Michael Jordan #LF-MJ sells for $3,300 against $1,575 raw: a $1,725 spread, 2.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,000) 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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