Is Michael Jordan #5 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 8 Michael Jordan #5 brings $11,131 versus $5,000 raw — a $6,131 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $5,000
- Grade 8
- $11,131
- Gem premium
- 2.2×
- As of
- Jul 11, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — Grade 8 | $11,131 | +$6,106 | +$6,081 | +$5,981 |
| PSA 8 | $11,131 | +$6,106 | +$6,081 | +$5,981 |
Net = sale price − $5,000 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 8 | $11,131 |
| 7 | $7,500 |
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Grading Michael Jordan #5 — FAQ
Is Michael Jordan #5 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Michael Jordan #5 brings $11,131 versus $5,000 raw — a $6,131 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
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