Is Michael Jordan #AIR10 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Michael Jordan #AIR10 brings $48.00 versus $22.24 raw — a $25.76 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($43.30) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $22.24
- Grade 9.5
- $48.00
- PSA 9
- $43.30
- Gem premium
- 2.2×
- 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 | +$0.76 | −$24.24 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $43.30 | −$3.94 | −$28.94 | −$129 |
| PSA 8 | $33.54 | −$13.70 | −$38.70 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $22.24 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% | $44.47 | −$27.77 |
| 50% | $45.65 | −$26.59 |
| 75% | $46.83 | −$25.41 |
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 #AIR10 — FAQ
Is Michael Jordan #AIR10 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Michael Jordan #AIR10 brings $48.00 versus $22.24 raw — a $25.76 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($43.30) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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