Is Michael Jordan Sample worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of Michael Jordan Sample sell for $25.48, only $20.29 above the $5.19 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.19
- Grade 8
- $25.48
- Gem premium
- 4.9×
- 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 8 | $25.48 | −$4.71 | −$29.71 | −$130 |
| PSA 8 | $25.48 | −$4.71 | −$29.71 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $5.19 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Is Michael Jordan Sample worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of Michael Jordan Sample sell for $25.48, only $20.29 above the $5.19 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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