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Is Michael Jordan [Gold] #100 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Michael Jordan [Gold] #100 sells for $101 against $20.88 raw: a $80.12 spread, 4.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($91.60) 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)
- $20.88
- Grade 9.5
- $101
- PSA 9
- $91.60
- Gem premium
- 4.8×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $101 | +$55.12 | +$30.12 | −$69.88 |
| PSA 9 | $91.60 | +$45.72 | +$20.72 | −$79.28 |
| PSA 8 | $37.00 | −$8.88 | −$33.88 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $20.88 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% | $93.95 | +$23.07 |
| 50% | $96.30 | +$25.42 |
| 75% | $98.65 | +$27.77 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $101 |
| 9 | $91.60 |
| 8 | $37.00 |
| 7 | $6.50 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Michael Jordan [Gold] #100 — FAQ
Is Michael Jordan [Gold] #100 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Michael Jordan [Gold] #100 sells for $101 against $20.88 raw: a $80.12 spread, 4.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($91.60) 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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