Is Ann Li [Purple] #136 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 12× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Ann Li [Purple] #136 sells for $47.43 against $3.99 raw: a $43.44 spread, 12× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.17) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.99
- PSA 10
- $47.43
- PSA 9
- $16.17
- Gem premium
- 12×
- As of
- Sep 3, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 10 | $47.43 | +$18.44 | −$6.56 | −$107 |
| PSA 9 | $16.17 | −$12.82 | −$37.82 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $8.57 | −$20.42 | −$45.42 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $3.99 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $23.98 | −$30.01 |
| 50% | $31.80 | −$22.19 |
| 75% | $39.61 | −$14.38 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $62.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $47.43 | −$14.57 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $28.00 | −$34.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $28.00 | −$34.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
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Grading Ann Li [Purple] #136 — FAQ
Is Ann Li [Purple] #136 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ann Li [Purple] #136 sells for $47.43 against $3.99 raw: a $43.44 spread, 12× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.17) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Ann Li [Purple] #136 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ann Li [Purple] #136 (Tennis Cards 2025 Topps Chrome) sells for about $47.43 versus $3.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 12× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ann Li [Purple] #136?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $62.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $47.43. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ann Li [Purple] #136 need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
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