Is Michael Jordan #307 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan #307 sells for $160 against $3.60 raw: a $156 spread, 44× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.65) 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)
- $3.60
- PSA 10
- $160
- PSA 9
- $32.65
- Gem premium
- 44×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $160 | +$131 | +$106 | +$6.39 |
| PSA 9 | $32.65 | +$4.05 | −$20.95 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $19.68 | −$8.92 | −$33.92 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $3.60 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% | $64.48 | +$10.88 |
| 50% | $96.32 | +$42.72 |
| 75% | $128 | +$74.56 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 16%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $160 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $137 | −$22.98 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| CGC 10 | $69.95 | −$90.04 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $66.25 | −$93.74 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $160 | $69.95 | $137 | $66.25 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $39.99 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $32.65 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $19.68 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $13.70 |
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Grading Michael Jordan #307 — FAQ
Is Michael Jordan #307 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan #307 sells for $160 against $3.60 raw: a $156 spread, 44× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.65) 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 #307 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan #307 (Basketball Cards 1991 Skybox) sells for about $160 versus $3.60 for a raw near-mint copy — a 44× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Michael Jordan #307?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $160, ahead of BGS 10 at $137. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Michael Jordan #307 need for a PSA 10?
PSA publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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 #307 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Michael Jordan #307 breaks even when it gems about 16% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $32.65).
Is your basketball card centered well enough to grade?
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