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Is Michael Jordan [Quantum Bronze] #F1 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Michael Jordan [Quantum Bronze] #F1 sells for $714 against $143 raw: a $571 spread, 5.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($649) 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)
- $143
- Grade 9.5
- $714
- PSA 9
- $649
- 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 — Grade 9.5 | $714 | +$546 | +$521 | +$421 |
| PSA 9 | $649 | +$481 | +$456 | +$356 |
| PSA 8 | $344 | +$176 | +$151 | +$50.96 |
Net = sale price − $143 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% | $665 | +$472 |
| 50% | $681 | +$488 |
| 75% | $698 | +$505 |
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 [Quantum Bronze] #F1 — FAQ
Is Michael Jordan [Quantum Bronze] #F1 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Michael Jordan [Quantum Bronze] #F1 sells for $714 against $143 raw: a $571 spread, 5.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($649) 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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