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Is michael jordan, scottie pippen [heart, soul] #25 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 michael jordan, scottie pippen [heart, soul] #25 sells for $1,900 against $5.91 raw: a $1,894 spread, 321× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.25) 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)
- $5.91
- PSA 10
- $1,900
- PSA 9
- $32.25
- Gem premium
- 321×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $1,900 | +$1,869 | +$1,844 | +$1,744 |
| PSA 9 | $32.25 | +$1.34 | −$23.66 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $23.93 | −$6.98 | −$31.98 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $5.91 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% | $499 | +$443 |
| 50% | $966 | +$910 |
| 75% | $1,433 | +$1,377 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 1%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $2,470 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,900 | −$570 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,140 | −$1,330 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $1,140 | −$1,330 | 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, scottie pippen [heart, soul] #25 — FAQ
Is michael jordan, scottie pippen [heart, soul] #25 worth grading?
A PSA 10 michael jordan, scottie pippen [heart, soul] #25 sells for $1,900 against $5.91 raw: a $1,894 spread, 321× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.25) 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, scottie pippen [heart, soul] #25 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 michael jordan, scottie pippen [heart, soul] #25 (Basketball Cards 1998 Upper Deck) sells for about $1,900 versus $5.91 for a raw near-mint copy — a 321× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for michael jordan, scottie pippen [heart, soul] #25?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $2,470, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,900. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does michael jordan, scottie pippen [heart, soul] #25 need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 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.
What gem rate makes grading michael jordan, scottie pippen [heart, soul] #25 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting michael jordan, scottie pippen [heart, soul] #25 breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $32.25).
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