Is Sergi Bruguera [Geometric Refractor] #CA-SBA worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 9.9× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Sergi Bruguera [Geometric Refractor] #CA-SBA sells for $56.24 against $5.67 raw: a $50.57 spread, 9.9× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.27) 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)
- $5.67
- PSA 10
- $56.24
- PSA 9
- $19.27
- Gem premium
- 9.9×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $56.24 | +$25.57 | +$0.57 | −$99.43 |
| PSA 9 | $19.27 | −$11.40 | −$36.40 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $10.37 | −$20.30 | −$45.30 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $5.67 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% | $28.51 | −$27.16 |
| 50% | $37.76 | −$17.91 |
| 75% | $47.00 | −$8.67 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 98%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $73.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $56.24 | −$16.76 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $34.00 | −$39.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $34.00 | −$39.00 | 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 Sergi Bruguera [Geometric Refractor] #CA-SBA — FAQ
Is Sergi Bruguera [Geometric Refractor] #CA-SBA worth grading?
A PSA 10 Sergi Bruguera [Geometric Refractor] #CA-SBA sells for $56.24 against $5.67 raw: a $50.57 spread, 9.9× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.27) 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 Sergi Bruguera [Geometric Refractor] #CA-SBA worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Sergi Bruguera [Geometric Refractor] #CA-SBA (Tennis Cards 2025 Topps Chrome Autograph II) sells for about $56.24 versus $5.67 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Sergi Bruguera [Geometric Refractor] #CA-SBA?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $73.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $56.24. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Sergi Bruguera [Geometric Refractor] #CA-SBA 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.
What gem rate makes grading Sergi Bruguera [Geometric Refractor] #CA-SBA break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Sergi Bruguera [Geometric Refractor] #CA-SBA breaks even when it gems about 98% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $19.27).
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