Is Michael Jordan #196 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan #196 brings $787 versus $375 raw — a $412 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($345) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $375
- PSA 10
- $787
- PSA 9
- $345
- Gem premium
- 2.1×
- 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 — PSA 10 | $787 | +$387 | +$362 | +$262 |
| PSA 9 | $345 | −$55.00 | −$80.00 | −$180 |
| PSA 8 | $175 | −$225 | −$250 | −$350 |
Net = sale price − $375 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% | $456 | +$30.50 |
| 50% | $566 | +$141 |
| 75% | $677 | +$252 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 18%. 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 | $1,023 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $787 | −$236 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $472 | −$551 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $472 | −$551 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $787 | $472 | $1,023 | $472 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $380 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $345 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $175 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $140 |
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Grading Michael Jordan #196 — FAQ
Is Michael Jordan #196 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan #196 brings $787 versus $375 raw — a $412 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($345) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Michael Jordan #196 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan #196 (Basketball Cards 2007 SP Rookie Edition) sells for about $787 versus $375 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.1× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Michael Jordan #196?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,023, ahead of PSA 10 at $787. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Michael Jordan #196 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 #196 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Michael Jordan #196 breaks even when it gems about 18% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $345).
Is your basketball card centered well enough to grade?
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