Is Michael Jordan #7 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Michael Jordan #7 sells for $42,672 against $3,550 raw: a $39,122 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($38,793) 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)
- $3,550
- Grade 9.5
- $42,672
- PSA 9
- $38,793
- Gem premium
- 12×
- As of
- Nov 1, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — Grade 9.5 | $42,672 | +$39,097 | +$39,072 | +$38,972 |
| PSA 9 | $38,793 | +$35,218 | +$35,193 | +$35,093 |
| PSA 8 | $22,167 | +$18,592 | +$18,567 | +$18,467 |
Net = sale price − $3,550 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% | $39,763 | +$36,163 |
| 50% | $40,733 | +$37,133 |
| 75% | $41,702 | +$38,102 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Michael Jordan #7 — FAQ
Is Michael Jordan #7 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Michael Jordan #7 sells for $42,672 against $3,550 raw: a $39,122 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($38,793) 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.
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