Is Michael Jordan #95 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 67× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Michael Jordan #95 sells for $335 against $5.00 raw: a $330 spread, 67× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.00
- Grade 8
- $335
- Gem premium
- 67×
- 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 | $335 | +$305 | +$280 | +$180 |
| PSA 8 | $335 | +$305 | +$280 | +$180 |
Net = sale price − $5.00 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $51.00 | best | 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 #95 — FAQ
Is Michael Jordan #95 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Michael Jordan #95 sells for $335 against $5.00 raw: a $330 spread, 67× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
What centering does Michael Jordan #95 need for a CGC 10?
CGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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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