Is Magic Johnson [Blue] #88 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 41× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Magic Johnson [Blue] #88 sells for $165 against $4.02 raw: a $161 spread, 41× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.02
- Grade 8
- $165
- Gem premium
- 41×
- 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 | $165 | +$136 | +$111 | +$10.98 |
| PSA 8 | $165 | +$136 | +$111 | +$10.98 |
Net = sale price − $4.02 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Magic Johnson [Blue] #88 — FAQ
Is Magic Johnson [Blue] #88 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Magic Johnson [Blue] #88 sells for $165 against $4.02 raw: a $161 spread, 41× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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