Is Michael Jordan #25 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 27× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan #25 sells for $73.55 against $2.72 raw: a $70.83 spread, 27× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.75) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.72
- PSA 10
- $73.55
- PSA 9
- $18.75
- Gem premium
- 27×
- 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 | $73.55 | +$45.83 | +$20.83 | −$79.17 |
| PSA 9 | $18.75 | −$8.97 | −$33.97 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $7.69 | −$20.03 | −$45.03 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $2.72 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% | $32.45 | −$20.27 |
| 50% | $46.15 | −$6.57 |
| 75% | $59.85 | +$7.13 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 62%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $96.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $73.55 | −$22.45 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $44.00 | −$52.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $16.28 | −$79.72 | 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 #25 — FAQ
Is Michael Jordan #25 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan #25 sells for $73.55 against $2.72 raw: a $70.83 spread, 27× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.75) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Michael Jordan #25 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan #25 (Basketball Cards 2009 Upper Deck Jordan Legacy) sells for about $73.55 versus $2.72 for a raw near-mint copy — a 27× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Michael Jordan #25?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $96.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $73.55. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Michael Jordan #25 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.
What gem rate makes grading Michael Jordan #25 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Michael Jordan #25 breaks even when it gems about 62% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $18.75).
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