Is Michael Jordan #7 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan #7 sells for $75.00 against $6.25 raw: a $68.75 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($62.18) 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)
- $6.25
- PSA 10
- $75.00
- PSA 9
- $62.18
- Gem premium
- 12×
- 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 | $75.00 | +$43.75 | +$18.75 | −$81.25 |
| PSA 9 | $62.18 | +$30.93 | +$5.93 | −$94.07 |
| PSA 8 | $34.50 | +$3.25 | −$21.75 | −$122 |
Net = sale price − $6.25 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% | $65.38 | +$9.13 |
| 50% | $68.59 | +$12.34 |
| 75% | $71.80 | +$15.55 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGC 10 | $172 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $98.00 | −$73.50 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $75.00 | −$96.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $45.00 | −$127 | 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 #7 — FAQ
Is Michael Jordan #7 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan #7 sells for $75.00 against $6.25 raw: a $68.75 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($62.18) 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.
How much is a PSA 10 Michael Jordan #7 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan #7 (Basketball Cards 1998 Upper Deck Gatorade Michael Jordan) sells for about $75.00 versus $6.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 12× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Michael Jordan #7?
By resale value, SGC 10 leads at $172, ahead of BGS 10 at $98.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Michael Jordan #7 need for a SGC 10?
SGC 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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