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

Live market numbers as of 2026-08-14 — raw vs. graded value, PSA 10 gem rate, and the breakeven math.

Raw value

$801.40

PSA 9 value

$3,775.55

PSA 10 value

$9,995.00

PSA 10 gem rate

48.8%

Based on the numbers below, this card is potentially worth grading — a PSA 10 nets an estimated $7,600, but the 48.8% gem rate means the 10 is far from guaranteed. Weigh the PSA 9 outcome below.

The breakeven math

Line item	Amount
Raw purchase	$801.40
Sales tax (8%)	$64.11
Grading fee (value tier)	$25.00
Shipping	$5.00
Total cost basis	$895.51
Net at PSA 10 (85% payout)	+$7,600.24 (+849%)
Net at PSA 9 (the downside case)	+$2,313.71

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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