Is Michael Jordan #BD-MJ worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Michael Jordan #BD-MJ sells for $100 against $10.90 raw: a $89.10 spread, 9.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($91.00) 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)
- $10.90
- Grade 9.5
- $100
- PSA 9
- $91.00
- Gem premium
- 9.2×
- 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 | $100 | +$64.10 | +$39.10 | −$60.90 |
| PSA 9 | $91.00 | +$55.10 | +$30.10 | −$69.90 |
Net = sale price − $10.90 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% | $93.25 | +$32.35 |
| 50% | $95.50 | +$34.60 |
| 75% | $97.75 | +$36.85 |
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 #BD-MJ — FAQ
Is Michael Jordan #BD-MJ worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Michael Jordan #BD-MJ sells for $100 against $10.90 raw: a $89.10 spread, 9.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($91.00) 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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