Is Michael Jordan #MJ-3 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Michael Jordan #MJ-3 sells for $41.00 against $3.28 raw: a $37.72 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.50) 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)
- $3.28
- Grade 9.5
- $41.00
- PSA 9
- $37.50
- Gem premium
- 13×
- 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 | $41.00 | +$12.72 | −$12.28 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $37.50 | +$9.22 | −$15.78 | −$116 |
| PSA 8 | $5.47 | −$22.81 | −$47.81 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $3.28 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% | $38.38 | −$14.91 |
| 50% | $39.25 | −$14.03 |
| 75% | $40.13 | −$13.16 |
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 #MJ-3 — FAQ
Is Michael Jordan #MJ-3 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Michael Jordan #MJ-3 sells for $41.00 against $3.28 raw: a $37.72 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.50) 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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