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Is Michael Jordan [Members Only] #24 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Michael Jordan [Members Only] #24 sells for $2,251 against $15.95 raw: a $2,235 spread, 141× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,046) 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)
- $15.95
- Grade 9.5
- $2,251
- PSA 9
- $2,046
- Gem premium
- 141×
- 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 | $2,251 | +$2,210 | +$2,185 | +$2,085 |
| PSA 9 | $2,046 | +$2,005 | +$1,980 | +$1,880 |
| PSA 8 | $1,860 | +$1,819 | +$1,794 | +$1,694 |
Net = sale price − $15.95 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% | $2,097 | +$2,031 |
| 50% | $2,149 | +$2,083 |
| 75% | $2,200 | +$2,134 |
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 [Members Only] #24 — FAQ
Is Michael Jordan [Members Only] #24 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Michael Jordan [Members Only] #24 sells for $2,251 against $15.95 raw: a $2,235 spread, 141× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,046) 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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