Is Michael Jordan #SP1 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan #SP1 sells for $1,531 against $25.00 raw: a $1,506 spread, 61× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($144) 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)
- $25.00
- PSA 10
- $1,531
- PSA 9
- $144
- Gem premium
- 61×
- As of
- Aug 18, 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 | $1,531 | +$1,481 | +$1,456 | +$1,356 |
| PSA 9 | $144 | +$94.25 | +$69.25 | −$30.75 |
| PSA 8 | $55.25 | +$5.25 | −$19.75 | −$120 |
Net = sale price − $25.00 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% | $491 | +$416 |
| 50% | $838 | +$763 |
| 75% | $1,184 | +$1,109 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $1,771 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,362 | −$409 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $547 | −$1,224 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $250 | −$1,521 | 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 | $1,531 | $338 | $1,990 | $757 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $405 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $144 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $55.25 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $31.13 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Michael Jordan #SP1 — FAQ
Is Michael Jordan #SP1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan #SP1 sells for $1,531 against $25.00 raw: a $1,506 spread, 61× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($144) 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 #SP1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan #SP1 (Baseball Cards 1991 Upper Deck) sells for about $1,531 versus $25.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 61× premium as of Aug 18, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Michael Jordan #SP1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,771, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,362. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Michael Jordan #SP1 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.
Is your baseball card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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