Is Michael Jordan #25 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan #25 sells for $55.56 against $1.48 raw: a $54.08 spread, 38× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.49) 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)
- $1.48
- PSA 10
- $55.56
- PSA 9
- $37.49
- Gem premium
- 38×
- 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 | $55.56 | +$29.08 | +$4.08 | −$95.92 |
| PSA 9 | $37.49 | +$11.01 | −$13.99 | −$114 |
| PSA 8 | $25.00 | −$1.48 | −$26.48 | −$126 |
Net = sale price − $1.48 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% | $42.01 | −$9.47 |
| 50% | $46.53 | −$4.95 |
| 75% | $51.04 | −$0.44 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 77%. 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 | $72.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $55.56 | −$16.44 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $33.00 | −$39.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $33.00 | −$39.00 | 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 #25 — FAQ
Is Michael Jordan #25 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan #25 sells for $55.56 against $1.48 raw: a $54.08 spread, 38× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.49) 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 #25 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan #25 (Basketball Cards 1994 Upper Deck MJ Rare Air) sells for about $55.56 versus $1.48 for a raw near-mint copy — a 38× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Michael Jordan #25?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $72.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $55.56. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Michael Jordan #25 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 #25 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Michael Jordan #25 breaks even when it gems about 77% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $37.49).
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