Is Magic Johnson #27 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Magic Johnson #27 brings $245 versus $214 raw — a $31.42 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($223) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $214
- Grade 9.5
- $245
- PSA 9
- $223
- Gem premium
- 1.1×
- 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 | $245 | +$6.42 | −$18.58 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $223 | −$15.68 | −$40.68 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $214 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% | $228 | −$35.16 |
| 50% | $234 | −$29.63 |
| 75% | $239 | −$24.11 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Magic Johnson #27 — FAQ
Is Magic Johnson #27 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Magic Johnson #27 brings $245 versus $214 raw — a $31.42 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($223) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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