Is Michael Jordan #6 worth grading?
Basketball · Basketball Cards 1996 Metal Steel Slammin' · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan #6 sells for $6,006 against $1,020 raw: a $4,986 spread, 5.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,670) 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)
- $1,020
- PSA 10
- $6,006
- PSA 9
- $1,670
- Gem premium
- 5.9×
- 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 | $6,006 | +$4,961 | +$4,936 | +$4,836 |
| PSA 9 | $1,670 | +$625 | +$600 | +$500 |
| PSA 8 | $1,518 | +$472 | +$447 | +$347 |
Net = sale price − $1,020 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% | $2,754 | +$1,684 |
| 50% | $3,838 | +$2,768 |
| 75% | $4,922 | +$3,852 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $6,006 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $4,949 | −$1,057 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| CGC 10 | $3,604 | −$2,402 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $3,604 | −$2,402 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →Swipe the table for the other grading companies →
Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other 1996 Metal Steel Slammin' cards worth checking
Full set checklist →
Grading Michael Jordan #6 — FAQ
Is Michael Jordan #6 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan #6 sells for $6,006 against $1,020 raw: a $4,986 spread, 5.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,670) 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 #6 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan #6 (Basketball Cards 1996 Metal Steel Slammin') sells for about $6,006 versus $1,020 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Michael Jordan #6?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $6,006, ahead of BGS 10 at $4,949. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Michael Jordan #6 need for a PSA 10?
PSA publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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.
Best on iPhone & Android
Check your basketball card in the Midpoint app
Scan with your camera to measure centering to the millimeter, get an AI grade with corner and edge close-ups, see what your copy is worth, and track it in your portfolio. Free to start.
