Is Michael Jordan #M2 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan #M2 sells for $454 against $2.14 raw: a $452 spread, 212× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.88) 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)
- $2.14
- PSA 10
- $454
- PSA 9
- $31.88
- Gem premium
- 212×
- 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 | $454 | +$427 | +$402 | +$302 |
| PSA 9 | $31.88 | +$4.74 | −$20.26 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $16.20 | −$10.94 | −$35.94 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $2.14 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% | $137 | +$85.27 |
| 50% | $243 | +$191 |
| 75% | $348 | +$296 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 5%. 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 | $590 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $454 | −$136 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $272 | −$318 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $272 | −$318 | 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 | $454 | $272 | $590 | $272 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $35.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $31.88 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $16.20 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $10.55 |
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Grading Michael Jordan #M2 — FAQ
Is Michael Jordan #M2 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan #M2 sells for $454 against $2.14 raw: a $452 spread, 212× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.88) 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 #M2 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan #M2 (Basketball Cards 1995 Collector's Choice Jordan He's Back) sells for about $454 versus $2.14 for a raw near-mint copy — a 212× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Michael Jordan #M2?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $590, ahead of PSA 10 at $454. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Michael Jordan #M2 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 Jordan #M2 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Michael Jordan #M2 breaks even when it gems about 5% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $31.88).
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