Is Michael vs. Magic #333 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Michael vs. Magic #333 sells for $121 against $2.99 raw: a $118 spread, 40× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.99) 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)
- $2.99
- PSA 10
- $121
- PSA 9
- $29.99
- Gem premium
- 40×
- 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 | $121 | +$92.51 | +$67.51 | −$32.49 |
| PSA 9 | $29.99 | +$2.00 | −$23.00 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $17.50 | −$10.49 | −$35.49 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $2.99 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% | $52.62 | −$0.37 |
| 50% | $75.25 | +$22.26 |
| 75% | $97.87 | +$44.88 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 25%. 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 | $157 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $121 | −$36.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $72.00 | −$85.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $59.99 | −$97.01 | 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 | $121 | $72.00 | $157 | $59.99 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $37.92 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $29.99 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $17.50 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $16.56 |
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Grading Michael vs. Magic #333 — FAQ
Is Michael vs. Magic #333 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Michael vs. Magic #333 sells for $121 against $2.99 raw: a $118 spread, 40× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.99) 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 vs. Magic #333 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Michael vs. Magic #333 (Basketball Cards 1991 Skybox) sells for about $121 versus $2.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 40× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Michael vs. Magic #333?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $157, ahead of PSA 10 at $121. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Michael vs. Magic #333 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 vs. Magic #333 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Michael vs. Magic #333 breaks even when it gems about 25% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $29.99).
Is your basketball card centered well enough to grade?
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