Is Allen Iverson, Michael Jordan [Silver] #J20 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Allen Iverson, Michael Jordan [Silver] #J20 sells for $72.00 against $23.50 raw: a $48.50 spread, 3.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($65.00) 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)
- $23.50
- Grade 9.5
- $72.00
- PSA 9
- $65.00
- Gem premium
- 3.1×
- 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 | $72.00 | +$23.50 | −$1.50 | −$102 |
| PSA 9 | $65.00 | +$16.50 | −$8.50 | −$109 |
Net = sale price − $23.50 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% | $66.75 | −$6.75 |
| 50% | $68.50 | −$5.00 |
| 75% | $70.25 | −$3.25 |
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 Allen Iverson, Michael Jordan [Silver] #J20 — FAQ
Is Allen Iverson, Michael Jordan [Silver] #J20 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Allen Iverson, Michael Jordan [Silver] #J20 sells for $72.00 against $23.50 raw: a $48.50 spread, 3.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($65.00) 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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