Is Michael Jordan #23 worth grading?
Basketball · Basketball Cards 1999 Upper Deck MJ Athlete of the Century · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 14× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Michael Jordan #23 sells for $45.61 against $3.29 raw: a $42.32 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.29
- Grade 8
- $45.61
- 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 8 | $45.61 | +$17.32 | −$7.68 | −$108 |
| PSA 8 | $45.61 | +$17.32 | −$7.68 | −$108 |
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Is Michael Jordan #23 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Michael Jordan #23 sells for $45.61 against $3.29 raw: a $42.32 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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