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Is Michael Jordan [Rave] #190 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Michael Jordan [Rave] #190 sells for $3,897 against $12.08 raw: a $3,885 spread, 323× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,428) 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)
- $12.08
- Grade 9.5
- $3,897
- PSA 9
- $3,428
- Gem premium
- 323×
- 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 | $3,897 | +$3,860 | +$3,835 | +$3,735 |
| PSA 9 | $3,428 | +$3,391 | +$3,366 | +$3,266 |
| PSA 8 | $3,117 | +$3,080 | +$3,055 | +$2,955 |
Net = sale price − $12.08 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% | $3,545 | +$3,483 |
| 50% | $3,663 | +$3,600 |
| 75% | $3,780 | +$3,718 |
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 | $3,897 |
| 9 | $3,428 |
| 8 | $3,117 |
| 7 | $1,424 |
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Grading Michael Jordan [Rave] #190 — FAQ
Is Michael Jordan [Rave] #190 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Michael Jordan [Rave] #190 sells for $3,897 against $12.08 raw: a $3,885 spread, 323× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,428) 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?
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