Is Michael Jordan worth grading?
Basketball · Basketball Cards 1996 Skybox E-X2000 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 15× premium in Grade 9.5
A Grade 9.5 Michael Jordan sells for $5,880 against $388 raw: a $5,493 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $388
- Grade 9.5
- $5,880
- Gem premium
- 15×
- 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 | $5,880 | +$5,468 | +$5,443 | +$5,343 |
| PSA 8 | $3,798 | +$3,385 | +$3,360 | +$3,260 |
Net = sale price − $388 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Michael Jordan — FAQ
Is Michael Jordan worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Michael Jordan sells for $5,880 against $388 raw: a $5,493 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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