Is Michael Jordan #L1 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Michael Jordan #L1 sells for $2,584 against $396 raw: a $2,188 spread, 6.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,349) 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)
- $396
- Grade 9.5
- $2,584
- PSA 9
- $2,349
- Gem premium
- 6.5×
- 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 — Grade 9.5 | $2,584 | +$2,163 | +$2,138 | +$2,038 |
| PSA 9 | $2,349 | +$1,928 | +$1,903 | +$1,803 |
| PSA 8 | $1,298 | +$877 | +$852 | +$752 |
Net = sale price − $396 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% | $2,408 | +$1,962 |
| 50% | $2,467 | +$2,020 |
| 75% | $2,525 | +$2,079 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $2,584 |
| 9 | $2,349 |
| 8 | $1,298 |
| 7 | $425 |
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Grading Michael Jordan #L1 — FAQ
Is Michael Jordan #L1 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Michael Jordan #L1 sells for $2,584 against $396 raw: a $2,188 spread, 6.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,349) 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.
Is your basketball card centered well enough to grade?
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