1986 Fleer Michael Jordan #57 Value and Should I Grade It
1986 Fleer Michael Jordan #57 value: CardSnap model raw, PSA 9, and PSA 10 figures, grading cost, and a plain grade-or-skip conclusion for this card.
This page is only for 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan #57 — the Fleer basketball rookie, card number 57. Other Jordan rookies and later Fleer issues are different comps.
Figures below come from CardSnap’s stored card record for this slug. They are model snapshots, not a live sold-comp feed. Confirm your copy against current listings before you submit.
CardSnap Research Team
Prices & comps
| Tier | Est. value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Raw (recent comps) | $2,500 – $15,000 | Mid ~$8,750 |
| PSA 9 | $85,000 | Mint |
| PSA 10 | $450,000 | Gem |
PSA population
Estimated PSA graded population (all grades): 32,000 copies.
Grading cost (illustrative)
PSA changes fees; planning estimate from raw mid comp (~$8,750).
- TierExpress / higher declared value
- PSA fee (est.)$150
- Shipping in/out + supplies (est.)$45
- All-in (est.)$195
ROI vs raw mid (model)
Graded resale minus all-in grading minus raw mid (baseline). Negative means you need a better buy or a higher grade than the model assumes.
Verdict
Yes — grade (if condition is there)
On CardSnap’s stored snapshot, PSA 9 and PSA 10 sit far above the raw band, so a sharp #57 can justify grading if you accept fee and time risk. A worn or badly centered copy should stay raw. Analyze your card for a copy-specific verdict.
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FAQ
- What are recent raw comps for the 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan #57?
- Typical raw sales fall around $8,750 at mid-range condition, with a wider band of $2,500–$15,000 depending on eye appeal and seller.
- What is a 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan #57 worth in PSA 9 vs PSA 10?
- Recent market guidance in our model: PSA 9 near $85,000 and PSA 10 near $450,000. Realized prices vary by subgrade, eye appeal, and timing.
- How many 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan #57 cards are in the PSA population report?
- We use an estimated ~32,000 PSA-graded copies for this card (total graded). Higher pop usually means more liquidity but more competition for top grade.
- Is the 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan #57 worth submitting to PSA?
- Usually yes for gem-quality copies: net upside after illustrative $195 all-in grading often beats selling raw at mid comps—if you believe the card can reach PSA 9+.
- What break-even PSA grade should I target for 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan #57?
- Compare your all-in cost (~$195) to the jump from raw mid (~$8,750) to PSA 9 and PSA 10 in the table above. You need enough resale lift to clear that gap.