Is Michael Jordan #6 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan #6 sells for $2,950 against $481 raw: a $2,469 spread, 6.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($800) 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)
- $481
- PSA 10
- $2,950
- PSA 9
- $800
- Gem premium
- 6.1×
- 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 — PSA 10 | $2,950 | +$2,444 | +$2,419 | +$2,319 |
| PSA 9 | $800 | +$294 | +$269 | +$169 |
| PSA 8 | $657 | +$151 | +$126 | +$26.44 |
Net = sale price − $481 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% | $1,338 | +$807 |
| 50% | $1,875 | +$1,344 |
| 75% | $2,413 | +$1,882 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $3,835 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $2,950 | −$885 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,770 | −$2,065 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $1,770 | −$2,065 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $2,950 | $1,770 | $3,835 | $1,770 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $838 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $800 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $657 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $385 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Michael Jordan #6 — FAQ
Is Michael Jordan #6 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan #6 sells for $2,950 against $481 raw: a $2,469 spread, 6.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($800) 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.
How much is a PSA 10 Michael Jordan #6 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Michael Jordan #6 (Basketball Cards 1997 Topps Chrome Season's Best) sells for about $2,950 versus $481 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.1× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Michael Jordan #6?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $3,835, ahead of PSA 10 at $2,950. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Michael Jordan #6 need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
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