Is Michael Jordan [Red] #7 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Michael Jordan [Red] #7 sells for $67.00 against $21.00 raw: a $46.00 spread, 3.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($61.00) 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)
- $21.00
- Grade 9.5
- $67.00
- PSA 9
- $61.00
- Gem premium
- 3.2×
- 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 | $67.00 | +$21.00 | −$4.00 | −$104 |
| PSA 9 | $61.00 | +$15.00 | −$10.00 | −$110 |
| PSA 8 | $55.52 | +$9.52 | −$15.48 | −$115 |
Net = sale price − $21.00 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% | $62.50 | −$8.50 |
| 50% | $64.00 | −$7.00 |
| 75% | $65.50 | −$5.50 |
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 Michael Jordan [Red] #7 — FAQ
Is Michael Jordan [Red] #7 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Michael Jordan [Red] #7 sells for $67.00 against $21.00 raw: a $46.00 spread, 3.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($61.00) 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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