Is Michael Jordan #100 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan #100 sells for $73.50 against $3.25 raw: a $70.25 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.86) 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)
- $3.25
- PSA 10
- $73.50
- PSA 9
- $39.86
- Gem premium
- 23×
- 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 | $73.50 | +$45.25 | +$20.25 | −$79.75 |
| PSA 9 | $39.86 | +$11.61 | −$13.39 | −$113 |
| PSA 8 | $26.91 | −$1.34 | −$26.34 | −$126 |
Net = sale price − $3.25 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% | $48.27 | −$4.98 |
| 50% | $56.68 | +$3.43 |
| 75% | $65.09 | +$11.84 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 40%. 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 | $73.50 | −$22.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $54.65 | −$41.35 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $44.00 | −$52.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $73.50 | $44.00 | $96.00 | $54.65 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $44.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $39.86 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $26.91 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $25.00 |
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Grading Michael Jordan #100 — FAQ
Is Michael Jordan #100 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan #100 sells for $73.50 against $3.25 raw: a $70.25 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.86) 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 #100 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan #100 (Basketball Cards 2003 Upper Deck Victory) sells for about $73.50 versus $3.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 23× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Michael Jordan #100?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $96.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $73.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Michael Jordan #100 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 #100 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Michael Jordan #100 breaks even when it gems about 40% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $39.86).
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