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Is Michael Jordan [Refractor] #BC2 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan [Refractor] #BC2 sells for $35,699 against $1,271 raw: a $34,428 spread, 28× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,905) 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)
- $1,271
- PSA 10
- $35,699
- PSA 9
- $1,905
- Gem premium
- 28×
- 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 | $35,699 | +$34,403 | +$34,378 | +$34,278 |
| PSA 9 | $1,905 | +$609 | +$584 | +$484 |
| PSA 8 | $1,525 | +$229 | +$204 | +$104 |
Net = sale price − $1,271 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% | $10,353 | +$9,032 |
| 50% | $18,802 | +$17,481 |
| 75% | $27,250 | +$25,929 |
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 | $46,409 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $35,699 | −$10,710 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $21,419 | −$24,990 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $21,419 | −$24,990 | 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 [Refractor] #BC2 — FAQ
Is Michael Jordan [Refractor] #BC2 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan [Refractor] #BC2 sells for $35,699 against $1,271 raw: a $34,428 spread, 28× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,905) 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 [Refractor] #BC2 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan [Refractor] #BC2 (Basketball Cards 1996 Bowman's Best Cuts) sells for about $35,699 versus $1,271 for a raw near-mint copy — a 28× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Michael Jordan [Refractor] #BC2?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $46,409, ahead of PSA 10 at $35,699. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Michael Jordan [Refractor] #BC2 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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