Is Michael Jordan #99 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan #99 sells for $145 against $8.09 raw: a $137 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.50) 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)
- $8.09
- PSA 10
- $145
- PSA 9
- $37.50
- Gem premium
- 18×
- 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 | $145 | +$112 | +$86.91 | −$13.09 |
| PSA 9 | $37.50 | +$4.41 | −$20.59 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $20.00 | −$13.09 | −$38.09 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $8.09 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% | $64.38 | +$6.28 |
| 50% | $91.25 | +$33.16 |
| 75% | $118 | +$60.03 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 19%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGC 10 | $205 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $189 | −$15.66 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $145 | −$59.66 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $87.00 | −$118 | 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 | $145 | $87.00 | $189 | $205 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $41.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $37.50 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $20.00 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $7.85 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Michael Jordan #99 — FAQ
Is Michael Jordan #99 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan #99 sells for $145 against $8.09 raw: a $137 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.50) 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 #99 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan #99 (Basketball Cards 2002 SP Authentic) sells for about $145 versus $8.09 for a raw near-mint copy — a 18× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Michael Jordan #99?
By resale value, SGC 10 leads at $205, ahead of BGS 10 at $189. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Michael Jordan #99 need for a SGC 10?
SGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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 #99 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Michael Jordan #99 breaks even when it gems about 19% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $37.50).
Is your basketball card centered well enough to grade?
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