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Is Michael Jordan [Game Dated] #18 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan [Game Dated] #18 sells for $200 against $3.99 raw: a $196 spread, 50× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($103) 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)
- $3.99
- PSA 10
- $200
- PSA 9
- $103
- 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 — PSA 10 | $200 | +$171 | +$146 | +$45.96 |
| PSA 9 | $103 | +$73.51 | +$48.51 | −$51.49 |
| PSA 8 | $42.00 | +$13.01 | −$11.99 | −$112 |
Net = sale price − $3.99 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% | $127 | +$72.87 |
| 50% | $151 | +$97.23 |
| 75% | $176 | +$122 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $260 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $200 | −$60.05 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $120 | −$140 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $90.99 | −$169 | 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 [Game Dated] #18 — FAQ
Is Michael Jordan [Game Dated] #18 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan [Game Dated] #18 sells for $200 against $3.99 raw: a $196 spread, 50× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($103) 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 [Game Dated] #18 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan [Game Dated] #18 (Basketball Cards 1997 Upper Deck) sells for about $200 versus $3.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 50× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Michael Jordan [Game Dated] #18?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $260, ahead of PSA 10 at $200. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Michael Jordan [Game Dated] #18 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.
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