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Is Michael Jordan [Jumbo] #23-G worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Michael Jordan [Jumbo] #23-G sells for $114 against $22.68 raw: a $91.32 spread, 5.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($104) 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)
- $22.68
- Grade 9.5
- $114
- PSA 9
- $104
- Gem premium
- 5.0×
- 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 | $114 | +$66.32 | +$41.32 | −$58.68 |
| PSA 9 | $104 | +$56.32 | +$31.32 | −$68.68 |
| PSA 8 | $94.55 | +$46.87 | +$21.87 | −$78.13 |
Net = sale price − $22.68 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% | $107 | +$33.82 |
| 50% | $109 | +$36.32 |
| 75% | $112 | +$38.82 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Michael Jordan [Jumbo] #23-G — FAQ
Is Michael Jordan [Jumbo] #23-G worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Michael Jordan [Jumbo] #23-G sells for $114 against $22.68 raw: a $91.32 spread, 5.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($104) 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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