Is Michael Jordan #R5 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Michael Jordan #R5 sells for $48.00 against $3.44 raw: a $44.56 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.97) 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)
- $3.44
- Grade 9.5
- $48.00
- PSA 9
- $43.97
- Gem premium
- 14×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $48.00 | +$19.56 | −$5.44 | −$105 |
| PSA 9 | $43.97 | +$15.53 | −$9.47 | −$109 |
| PSA 8 | $19.99 | −$8.45 | −$33.45 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $3.44 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% | $44.98 | −$8.46 |
| 50% | $45.98 | −$7.45 |
| 75% | $46.99 | −$6.45 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Michael Jordan #R5 — FAQ
Is Michael Jordan #R5 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Michael Jordan #R5 sells for $48.00 against $3.44 raw: a $44.56 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.97) 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.
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