Is Michael Jordan #5 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Michael Jordan #5 sells for $12,760 against $7,474 raw: a $5,286 spread, 1.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($11,600) 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)
- $7,474
- Grade 9.5
- $12,760
- PSA 9
- $11,600
- 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 9.5 | $12,760 | +$5,261 | +$5,236 | +$5,136 |
| PSA 9 | $11,600 | +$4,101 | +$4,076 | +$3,976 |
| PSA 8 | $4,613 | −$2,886 | −$2,911 | −$3,011 |
Net = sale price − $7,474 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% | $11,890 | +$4,366 |
| 50% | $12,180 | +$4,656 |
| 75% | $12,470 | +$4,946 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Michael Jordan #5 — FAQ
Is Michael Jordan #5 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Michael Jordan #5 sells for $12,760 against $7,474 raw: a $5,286 spread, 1.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($11,600) 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.
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