Is Michael Jordan [1992-93 Upper Deck Slam Dunk] #453 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Michael Jordan [1992-93 Upper Deck Slam Dunk] #453 sells for $86.25 against $18.43 raw: a $67.82 spread, 4.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($75.00) 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)
- $18.43
- Grade 9.5
- $86.25
- PSA 9
- $75.00
- Gem premium
- 4.7×
- As of
- Sep 7, 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 | $86.25 | +$42.82 | +$17.82 | −$82.18 |
| PSA 9 | $75.00 | +$31.57 | +$6.57 | −$93.43 |
| PSA 8 | $29.00 | −$14.43 | −$39.43 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $18.43 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% | $77.81 | +$9.38 |
| 50% | $80.63 | +$12.20 |
| 75% | $83.44 | +$15.01 |
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 [1992-93 Upper Deck Slam Dunk] #453 — FAQ
Is Michael Jordan [1992-93 Upper Deck Slam Dunk] #453 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Michael Jordan [1992-93 Upper Deck Slam Dunk] #453 sells for $86.25 against $18.43 raw: a $67.82 spread, 4.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($75.00) 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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