Is Michael Jordan #50 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan #50 sells for $97.84 against $12.32 raw: a $85.52 spread, 7.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($54.98) 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)
- $12.32
- PSA 10
- $97.84
- PSA 9
- $54.98
- Gem premium
- 7.9×
- 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 | $97.84 | +$60.52 | +$35.52 | −$64.48 |
| PSA 9 | $54.98 | +$17.66 | −$7.34 | −$107 |
| PSA 8 | $25.87 | −$11.45 | −$36.45 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $12.32 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% | $65.69 | +$3.37 |
| 50% | $76.41 | +$14.09 |
| 75% | $87.13 | +$24.81 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 17%. 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 | $127 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $97.84 | −$29.16 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $59.00 | −$68.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $59.00 | −$68.00 | 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 #50 — FAQ
Is Michael Jordan #50 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan #50 sells for $97.84 against $12.32 raw: a $85.52 spread, 7.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($54.98) 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 #50 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan #50 (Basketball Cards 2009 Upper Deck Jordan Legacy) sells for about $97.84 versus $12.32 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Michael Jordan #50?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $127, ahead of PSA 10 at $97.84. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Michael Jordan #50 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 #50 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Michael Jordan #50 breaks even when it gems about 17% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $54.98).
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