Is Michael Jordan #S30 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Michael Jordan #S30 sells for $129 against $9.96 raw: a $119 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($117) 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)
- $9.96
- Grade 9.5
- $129
- PSA 9
- $117
- Gem premium
- 13×
- 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 | $129 | +$94.04 | +$69.04 | −$30.96 |
| PSA 9 | $117 | +$82.36 | +$57.36 | −$42.64 |
| PSA 8 | $27.69 | −$7.27 | −$32.27 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $9.96 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% | $120 | +$60.28 |
| 50% | $123 | +$63.20 |
| 75% | $126 | +$66.12 |
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 | $129 |
| 9 | $117 |
| 8 | $27.69 |
| 7 | $19.99 |
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Grading Michael Jordan #S30 — FAQ
Is Michael Jordan #S30 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Michael Jordan #S30 sells for $129 against $9.96 raw: a $119 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($117) 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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