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Is Michael Jordan[Diamond Stars] #23k worth grading?
Basketball · Basketball Cards 1995 Upper Deck 23K Gold · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Michael Jordan[Diamond Stars] #23k sells for $171 against $38.73 raw: a $132 spread, 4.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($155) 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)
- $38.73
- Grade 9.5
- $171
- PSA 9
- $155
- Gem premium
- 4.4×
- 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 | $171 | +$107 | +$82.27 | −$17.73 |
| PSA 9 | $155 | +$91.27 | +$66.27 | −$33.73 |
| PSA 8 | $54.01 | −$9.72 | −$34.72 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $38.73 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% | $159 | +$70.27 |
| 50% | $163 | +$74.27 |
| 75% | $167 | +$78.27 |
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[Diamond Stars] #23k — FAQ
Is Michael Jordan[Diamond Stars] #23k worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Michael Jordan[Diamond Stars] #23k sells for $171 against $38.73 raw: a $132 spread, 4.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($155) 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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