Is Michael Jordan #44 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Michael Jordan #44 sells for $100 against $7.03 raw: a $92.97 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($91.17) 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)
- $7.03
- Grade 9.5
- $100
- PSA 9
- $91.17
- Gem premium
- 14×
- 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 | $100 | +$67.97 | +$42.97 | −$57.03 |
| PSA 9 | $91.17 | +$59.14 | +$34.14 | −$65.86 |
| PSA 8 | $20.47 | −$11.56 | −$36.56 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $7.03 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% | $93.38 | +$36.35 |
| 50% | $95.59 | +$38.56 |
| 75% | $97.79 | +$40.76 |
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 | $100 |
| 9 | $91.17 |
| 8 | $20.47 |
| 7 | $15.79 |
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Grading Michael Jordan #44 — FAQ
Is Michael Jordan #44 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Michael Jordan #44 sells for $100 against $7.03 raw: a $92.97 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($91.17) 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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