Is Michael Jordan #9 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 94× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Michael Jordan #9 sells for $80,000 against $850 raw: a $79,150 spread, 94× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $850
- Grade 8
- $80,000
- Gem premium
- 94×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $80,000 | +$79,125 | +$79,100 | +$79,000 |
| PSA 8 | $80,000 | +$79,125 | +$79,100 | +$79,000 |
Net = sale price − $850 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 | $80,000 |
| 7 | $48,000 |
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Grading Michael Jordan #9 — FAQ
Is Michael Jordan #9 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Michael Jordan #9 sells for $80,000 against $850 raw: a $79,150 spread, 94× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
Is your basketball card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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