Is Michael Jordan [Red] #13 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Michael Jordan [Red] #13 brings $65.00 versus $39.00 raw — a $26.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($59.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $39.00
- Grade 9.5
- $65.00
- PSA 9
- $59.00
- Gem premium
- 1.7×
- 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 | $65.00 | +$1.00 | −$24.00 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $59.00 | −$5.00 | −$30.00 | −$130 |
| PSA 8 | $53.67 | −$10.33 | −$35.33 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $39.00 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% | $60.50 | −$28.50 |
| 50% | $62.00 | −$27.00 |
| 75% | $63.50 | −$25.50 |
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] #13 — FAQ
Is Michael Jordan [Red] #13 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Michael Jordan [Red] #13 brings $65.00 versus $39.00 raw — a $26.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($59.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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