Is Michael Jordan #MJ-S worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan #MJ-S sells for $10,468 against $4,704 raw: a $5,764 spread, 2.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($8,723) 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)
- $4,704
- PSA 10
- $10,468
- PSA 9
- $8,723
- Gem premium
- 2.2×
- 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 — PSA 10 | $10,468 | +$5,739 | +$5,714 | +$5,614 |
| PSA 9 | $8,723 | +$3,994 | +$3,969 | +$3,869 |
| PSA 8 | $6,250 | +$1,521 | +$1,496 | +$1,396 |
Net = sale price − $4,704 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% | $9,159 | +$4,405 |
| 50% | $9,596 | +$4,841 |
| 75% | $10,032 | +$5,278 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $13,608 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $10,468 | −$3,140 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $6,281 | −$7,327 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $6,281 | −$7,327 | 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.
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Grading Michael Jordan #MJ-S — FAQ
Is Michael Jordan #MJ-S worth grading?
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan #MJ-S sells for $10,468 against $4,704 raw: a $5,764 spread, 2.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($8,723) 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 #MJ-S worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan #MJ-S (Basketball Cards 2002 Ultimate Collection Signatures) sells for about $10,468 versus $4,704 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.2× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Michael Jordan #MJ-S?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $13,608, ahead of PSA 10 at $10,468. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Michael Jordan #MJ-S 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.
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