Is Michael Jordan #6 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Michael Jordan #6 sells for $43,044 against $14,043 raw: a $29,001 spread, 3.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39,131) 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)
- $14,043
- Grade 9.5
- $43,044
- PSA 9
- $39,131
- Gem premium
- 3.1×
- As of
- Sep 27, 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 | $43,044 | +$28,976 | +$28,951 | +$28,851 |
| PSA 9 | $39,131 | +$25,063 | +$25,038 | +$24,938 |
| PSA 8 | $19,699 | +$5,631 | +$5,606 | +$5,506 |
Net = sale price − $14,043 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% | $40,109 | +$26,017 |
| 50% | $41,088 | +$26,995 |
| 75% | $42,066 | +$27,973 |
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 #6 — FAQ
Is Michael Jordan #6 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Michael Jordan #6 sells for $43,044 against $14,043 raw: a $29,001 spread, 3.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39,131) 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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