Is Michael Jordan #W21 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Michael Jordan #W21 sells for $76.00 against $7.03 raw: a $68.97 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($69.05) 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)
- $7.03
- Grade 9.5
- $76.00
- PSA 9
- $69.05
- Gem premium
- 11×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $76.00 | +$43.97 | +$18.97 | −$81.03 |
| PSA 9 | $69.05 | +$37.02 | +$12.02 | −$87.98 |
| PSA 8 | $42.25 | +$10.22 | −$14.78 | −$115 |
Net = sale price − $7.03 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% | $70.79 | +$13.76 |
| 50% | $72.53 | +$15.50 |
| 75% | $74.26 | +$17.23 |
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 #W21 — FAQ
Is Michael Jordan #W21 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Michael Jordan #W21 sells for $76.00 against $7.03 raw: a $68.97 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($69.05) 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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