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Is the 1998 Topps East West Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant #EW5 worth grading?

Live market numbers as of 2026-06-22 — raw vs. graded value, PSA 10 gem rate, and the breakeven math.

Raw value

$817.10

PSA 9 value

$2,381.29

PSA 10 value

$4,387.57

PSA 10 gem rate

48.9%

Based on the numbers below, this card is potentially worth grading — a PSA 10 nets an estimated $2,817, but the 48.9% gem rate means the 10 is far from guaranteed. Weigh the PSA 9 outcome below.

The breakeven math

Line item	Amount
Raw purchase	$817.10
Sales tax (8%)	$65.37
Grading fee (value tier)	$25.00
Shipping	$5.00
Total cost basis	$912.47
Net at PSA 10 (85% payout)	+$2,816.97 (+309%)
Net at PSA 9 (the downside case)	+$1,111.63

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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