Is Michael Jordan #110 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan #110 brings $159 versus $60.11 raw — a $98.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($63.80) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $60.11
- PSA 10
- $159
- PSA 9
- $63.80
- Gem premium
- 2.6×
- 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 | $159 | +$73.50 | +$48.50 | −$51.50 |
| PSA 9 | $63.80 | −$21.31 | −$46.31 | −$146 |
| PSA 8 | $36.00 | −$49.11 | −$74.11 | −$174 |
Net = sale price − $60.11 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% | $87.50 | −$22.61 |
| 50% | $111 | +$1.10 |
| 75% | $135 | +$24.80 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 49%. 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 | $206 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $159 | −$47.39 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $95.00 | −$111 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $95.00 | −$111 | 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 | $159 | $95.00 | $206 | $95.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $155 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $63.80 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $36.00 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Michael Jordan #110 — FAQ
Is Michael Jordan #110 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan #110 brings $159 versus $60.11 raw — a $98.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($63.80) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Michael Jordan #110 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan #110 (Basketball Cards 2002 SP Authentic) sells for about $159 versus $60.11 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.6× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Michael Jordan #110?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $206, ahead of PSA 10 at $159. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Michael Jordan #110 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 #110 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Michael Jordan #110 breaks even when it gems about 49% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $63.80).
Is your basketball card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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