Is Michael Jordan #MJ-1 worth grading?
Basketball · Basketball Cards 2001 Upper Deck MJ's Back · full price guide →
Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of Michael Jordan #MJ-1 sell for $10.50, only $4.40 above the $6.10 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $6.10
- Grade 8
- $10.50
- Gem premium
- 1.7×
- 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 | $10.50 | −$20.60 | −$45.60 | −$146 |
| PSA 8 | $10.50 | −$20.60 | −$45.60 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $6.10 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Michael Jordan #MJ-1 — FAQ
Is Michael Jordan #MJ-1 worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of Michael Jordan #MJ-1 sell for $10.50, only $4.40 above the $6.10 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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