Is Michael Jordan #MJ-10 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 15× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan #MJ-10 sells for $58.00 against $3.98 raw: a $54.02 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.98
- PSA 10
- $58.00
- Gem premium
- 15×
- 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 — PSA 10 | $58.00 | +$29.02 | +$4.02 | −$95.98 |
| PSA 8 | $32.50 | +$3.52 | −$21.48 | −$121 |
Net = sale price − $3.98 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $75.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $58.00 | −$17.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $35.00 | −$40.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $35.00 | −$40.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
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Grading Michael Jordan #MJ-10 — FAQ
Is Michael Jordan #MJ-10 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan #MJ-10 sells for $58.00 against $3.98 raw: a $54.02 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Michael Jordan #MJ-10 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan #MJ-10 (Basketball Cards 2005 Hoops MJ Profiles) sells for about $58.00 versus $3.98 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Michael Jordan #MJ-10?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $75.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $58.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Michael Jordan #MJ-10 need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
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