Is Michael Jordan Jersey #12-J worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Michael Jordan Jersey #12-J sells for $1,584 against $1,129 raw: a $455 spread, 1.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,440) 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)
- $1,129
- Grade 9.5
- $1,584
- PSA 9
- $1,440
- Gem premium
- 1.4×
- 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 — Grade 9.5 | $1,584 | +$430 | +$405 | +$305 |
| PSA 9 | $1,440 | +$286 | +$261 | +$161 |
Net = sale price − $1,129 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% | $1,476 | +$297 |
| 50% | $1,512 | +$333 |
| 75% | $1,548 | +$369 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Michael Jordan Jersey #12-J — FAQ
Is Michael Jordan Jersey #12-J worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Michael Jordan Jersey #12-J sells for $1,584 against $1,129 raw: a $455 spread, 1.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,440) 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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