Is Michael Jordan #455 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan #455 sells for $220 against $2.41 raw: a $218 spread, 91× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($38.38) 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)
- $2.41
- PSA 10
- $220
- PSA 9
- $38.38
- Gem premium
- 91×
- 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 | $220 | +$193 | +$168 | +$67.59 |
| PSA 9 | $38.38 | +$10.97 | −$14.03 | −$114 |
| PSA 8 | $19.27 | −$8.14 | −$33.14 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $2.41 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% | $83.78 | +$31.38 |
| 50% | $129 | +$76.78 |
| 75% | $175 | +$122 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 8%. 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 | $286 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $220 | −$66.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $49.99 | −$236 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $29.00 | −$257 | 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 #455 — FAQ
Is Michael Jordan #455 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan #455 sells for $220 against $2.41 raw: a $218 spread, 91× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($38.38) 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 #455 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan #455 (Basketball Cards 1991 Hoops) sells for about $220 versus $2.41 for a raw near-mint copy — a 91× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Michael Jordan #455?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $286, ahead of PSA 10 at $220. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Michael Jordan #455 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 #455 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Michael Jordan #455 breaks even when it gems about 8% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $38.38).
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