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Is Michael Jordan [Refractor] #FF05 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan [Refractor] #FF05 sells for $1,506 against $488 raw: a $1,019 spread, 3.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($968) 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)
- $488
- PSA 10
- $1,506
- PSA 9
- $968
- Gem premium
- 3.1×
- 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 | $1,506 | +$994 | +$969 | +$869 |
| PSA 9 | $968 | +$456 | +$431 | +$331 |
| PSA 8 | $380 | −$133 | −$158 | −$258 |
Net = sale price − $488 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% | $1,103 | +$565 |
| 50% | $1,237 | +$700 |
| 75% | $1,372 | +$834 |
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 | $1,958 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,506 | −$452 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $904 | −$1,054 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $904 | −$1,054 | 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 [Refractor] #FF05 — FAQ
Is Michael Jordan [Refractor] #FF05 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan [Refractor] #FF05 sells for $1,506 against $488 raw: a $1,019 spread, 3.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($968) 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 [Refractor] #FF05 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan [Refractor] #FF05 (Basketball Cards 2001 Topps Chrome Fast & Furious) sells for about $1,506 versus $488 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.1× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Michael Jordan [Refractor] #FF05?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,958, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,506. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Michael Jordan [Refractor] #FF05 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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