Is Michael Jordan [Memorabilia Sweepstakes] #SW1 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan [Memorabilia Sweepstakes] #SW1 sells for $70.01 against $1.67 raw: a $68.34 spread, 42× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.50) 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)
- $1.67
- PSA 10
- $70.01
- PSA 9
- $36.50
- Gem premium
- 42×
- 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 | $70.01 | +$43.34 | +$18.34 | −$81.66 |
| PSA 9 | $36.50 | +$9.83 | −$15.17 | −$115 |
Net = sale price − $1.67 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% | $44.88 | −$6.79 |
| 50% | $53.26 | +$1.59 |
| 75% | $61.63 | +$9.96 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 45%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $91.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $70.01 | −$20.99 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $42.00 | −$49.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $42.00 | −$49.00 | 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 [Memorabilia Sweepstakes] #SW1 — FAQ
Is Michael Jordan [Memorabilia Sweepstakes] #SW1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan [Memorabilia Sweepstakes] #SW1 sells for $70.01 against $1.67 raw: a $68.34 spread, 42× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.50) 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 [Memorabilia Sweepstakes] #SW1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan [Memorabilia Sweepstakes] #SW1 (Basketball Cards 1998 UD Choice) sells for about $70.01 versus $1.67 for a raw near-mint copy — a 42× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Michael Jordan [Memorabilia Sweepstakes] #SW1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $91.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $70.01. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Michael Jordan [Memorabilia Sweepstakes] #SW1 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.
What gem rate makes grading Michael Jordan [Memorabilia Sweepstakes] #SW1 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Michael Jordan [Memorabilia Sweepstakes] #SW1 breaks even when it gems about 45% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $36.50).
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