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Is the 1988 Fleer Michael Jordan #17 worth grading?
Live market numbers as of 2026-06-22 — raw vs. graded value, PSA 10 gem rate, and the breakeven math.
Raw value
$152.21
PSA 9 value
$794.00
PSA 10 value
$8,423.14
PSA 10 gem rate
2.1%
Based on the numbers below, this card is potentially worth grading — a PSA 10 nets an estimated $6,965, but the 2.1% gem rate means the 10 is far from guaranteed. Weigh the PSA 9 outcome below.
The breakeven math
| Line item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Raw purchase | $152.21 |
| Sales tax (8%) | $12.18 |
| Grading fee (value tier) | $25.00 |
| Shipping | $5.00 |
| Total cost basis | $194.39 |
| Net at PSA 10 (85% payout) | +$6,965.28 (+3583%) |
| Net at PSA 9 (the downside case) | +$480.51 |
Assumptions: $25 grading, $5 shipping, 8% tax on the raw purchase, and keeping 85% of the sale after marketplace fees. Your numbers will differ — run them below.
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