Is Michael Jordan #15DG worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan #15DG sells for $33,807 against $5,293 raw: a $28,514 spread, 6.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($22,058) 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)
- $5,293
- PSA 10
- $33,807
- PSA 9
- $22,058
- Gem premium
- 6.4×
- As of
- Oct 10, 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 | $33,807 | +$28,489 | +$28,464 | +$28,364 |
| PSA 9 | $22,058 | +$16,740 | +$16,715 | +$16,615 |
| PSA 8 | $9,899 | +$4,581 | +$4,556 | +$4,456 |
Net = sale price − $5,293 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% | $24,995 | +$19,652 |
| 50% | $27,933 | +$22,590 |
| 75% | $30,870 | +$25,527 |
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 | $43,949 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $33,807 | −$10,142 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $20,284 | −$23,665 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $20,284 | −$23,665 | 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 #15DG — FAQ
Is Michael Jordan #15DG worth grading?
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan #15DG sells for $33,807 against $5,293 raw: a $28,514 spread, 6.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($22,058) 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 #15DG worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan #15DG (Basketball Cards 1998 Skybox E-X Century Dunk 'N Go-Nuts) sells for about $33,807 versus $5,293 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.4× premium as of Oct 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Michael Jordan #15DG?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $43,949, ahead of PSA 10 at $33,807. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Michael Jordan #15DG 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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