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Is Michael Jordan [Gold Die Cut] #S16 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan [Gold Die Cut] #S16 sells for $2,595 against $521 raw: a $2,074 spread, 5.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,163) 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)
- $521
- PSA 10
- $2,595
- PSA 9
- $2,163
- Gem premium
- 5.0×
- 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 | $2,595 | +$2,049 | +$2,024 | +$1,924 |
| PSA 9 | $2,163 | +$1,617 | +$1,592 | +$1,492 |
| PSA 8 | $1,325 | +$779 | +$754 | +$654 |
Net = sale price − $521 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% | $2,271 | +$1,700 |
| 50% | $2,379 | +$1,808 |
| 75% | $2,487 | +$1,916 |
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 | $3,374 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $2,595 | −$779 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,557 | −$1,817 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $1,557 | −$1,817 | 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 [Gold Die Cut] #S16 — FAQ
Is Michael Jordan [Gold Die Cut] #S16 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan [Gold Die Cut] #S16 sells for $2,595 against $521 raw: a $2,074 spread, 5.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,163) 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 [Gold Die Cut] #S16 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan [Gold Die Cut] #S16 (Basketball Cards 1995 SP Championship Shots) sells for about $2,595 versus $521 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.0× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Michael Jordan [Gold Die Cut] #S16?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $3,374, ahead of PSA 10 at $2,595. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Michael Jordan [Gold Die Cut] #S16 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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