Should I Grade 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan #57?

Should you grade 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan #57? 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan #57: raw 2500–15000, PSA 9 85000, PSA 10 450000, ~32,000 PSA pop. Grading cost, ROI, and a clear grade/skip verdict.

CardSnap Research Team

Prices & comps

TierEst. valueNotes
Raw (recent comps)$2,500$15,000Mid ~$8,750
PSA 9$85,000Mint
PSA 10$450,000Gem

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.

If PSA 9 result
+$76,055 vs raw mid
If PSA 10 result
+$441,055 vs raw mid

Verdict

Yes — grade (if condition is there)

Net uplift to PSA 9/10 usually clears illustrative fees vs raw mid for 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan #57. Submit clean copies only.

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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.