Is Michael Jordan worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 12× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan sells for $193 against $16.48 raw: a $176 spread, 12× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($41.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $16.48
- PSA 10
- $193
- PSA 9
- $41.00
- Gem premium
- 12×
- 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 | $193 | +$151 | +$126 | +$26.16 |
| PSA 9 | $41.00 | −$0.48 | −$25.48 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $27.43 | −$14.05 | −$39.05 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $16.48 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% | $78.91 | +$12.43 |
| 50% | $117 | +$50.34 |
| 75% | $155 | +$88.25 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 17%. 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 | $250 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $193 | −$57.36 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $116 | −$134 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $116 | −$134 | 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 — FAQ
Is Michael Jordan worth grading?
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan sells for $193 against $16.48 raw: a $176 spread, 12× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($41.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Michael Jordan worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan (Basketball Cards 1990 Panini Sticker) sells for about $193 versus $16.48 for a raw near-mint copy — a 12× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Michael Jordan?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $250, ahead of PSA 10 at $193. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Michael Jordan 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 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Michael Jordan breaks even when it gems about 17% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $41.00).
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