Is Michael Jordan #7 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan #7 sells for $95.00 against $3.63 raw: a $91.37 spread, 26× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($68.55) 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)
- $3.63
- PSA 10
- $95.00
- PSA 9
- $68.55
- Gem premium
- 26×
- 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 — PSA 10 | $95.00 | +$66.37 | +$41.37 | −$58.63 |
| PSA 9 | $68.55 | +$39.92 | +$14.92 | −$85.08 |
| PSA 8 | $12.68 | −$15.95 | −$40.95 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $3.63 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% | $75.16 | +$21.53 |
| 50% | $81.78 | +$28.15 |
| 75% | $88.39 | +$34.76 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $124 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $95.00 | −$29.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $57.00 | −$67.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $15.76 | −$108 | 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.
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Grading Michael Jordan #7 — FAQ
Is Michael Jordan #7 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan #7 sells for $95.00 against $3.63 raw: a $91.37 spread, 26× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($68.55) 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.
How much is a PSA 10 Michael Jordan #7 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan #7 (Basketball Cards 2009 Upper Deck Jordan Legacy) sells for about $95.00 versus $3.63 for a raw near-mint copy — a 26× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Michael Jordan #7?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $124, ahead of PSA 10 at $95.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Michael Jordan #7 need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 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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