Is Michael Jordan #23 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Michael Jordan #23 sells for $2,146 against $1,699 raw: a $447 spread, 1.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,025) 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)
- $1,699
- Grade 9.5
- $2,146
- PSA 9
- $2,025
- Gem premium
- 1.3×
- 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 | $2,146 | +$422 | +$397 | +$297 |
| PSA 9 | $2,025 | +$301 | +$276 | +$176 |
| PSA 8 | $736 | −$988 | −$1,013 | −$1,113 |
Net = sale price − $1,699 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% | $2,055 | +$306 |
| 50% | $2,086 | +$337 |
| 75% | $2,116 | +$367 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Michael Jordan #23 — FAQ
Is Michael Jordan #23 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Michael Jordan #23 sells for $2,146 against $1,699 raw: a $447 spread, 1.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,025) 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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