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Is Michael Jordan [Plus] #4 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Michael Jordan [Plus] #4 sells for $5,716 against $2,432 raw: a $3,284 spread, 2.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($5,196) 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)
- $2,432
- Grade 9.5
- $5,716
- PSA 9
- $5,196
- Gem premium
- 2.4×
- 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 9.5 | $5,716 | +$3,259 | +$3,234 | +$3,134 |
| PSA 9 | $5,196 | +$2,739 | +$2,714 | +$2,614 |
| PSA 8 | $3,893 | +$1,436 | +$1,411 | +$1,311 |
Net = sale price − $2,432 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% | $5,326 | +$2,844 |
| 50% | $5,456 | +$2,974 |
| 75% | $5,586 | +$3,104 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $5,716 |
| 9 | $5,196 |
| 8 | $3,893 |
| 7 | $2,292 |
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Grading Michael Jordan [Plus] #4 — FAQ
Is Michael Jordan [Plus] #4 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Michael Jordan [Plus] #4 sells for $5,716 against $2,432 raw: a $3,284 spread, 2.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($5,196) 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.
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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