Is Michael Jordan #22 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A SGC 10 Michael Jordan #22 sells for $250 against $4.99 raw: a $245 spread, 50× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($79.97) 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)
- $4.99
- SGC 10
- $250
- PSA 9
- $79.97
- Gem premium
- 50×
- 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 — SGC 10 | $250 | +$220 | +$195 | +$95.01 |
| PSA 9 | $79.97 | +$49.98 | +$24.98 | −$75.02 |
| PSA 8 | $30.00 | +$0.01 | −$24.99 | −$125 |
Net = sale price − $4.99 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% | $122 | +$67.49 |
| 50% | $165 | +$110 |
| 75% | $207 | +$153 |
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 | $250 | 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 #22 — FAQ
Is Michael Jordan #22 worth grading?
A SGC 10 Michael Jordan #22 sells for $250 against $4.99 raw: a $245 spread, 50× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($79.97) 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.
What centering does Michael Jordan #22 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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