Is Michael Jordan #AP14 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Michael Jordan #AP14 brings $46.51 versus $21.50 raw — a $25.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($32.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $21.50
- Grade 9.5
- $46.51
- PSA 9
- $32.00
- Gem premium
- 2.2×
- 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 | $46.51 | +$0.01 | −$24.99 | −$125 |
| PSA 9 | $32.00 | −$14.50 | −$39.50 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $21.50 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% | $35.63 | −$35.87 |
| 50% | $39.25 | −$32.25 |
| 75% | $42.88 | −$28.62 |
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 #AP14 — FAQ
Is Michael Jordan #AP14 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Michael Jordan #AP14 brings $46.51 versus $21.50 raw — a $25.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($32.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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