Is Alex Michelsen #YS-AM worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Alex Michelsen #YS-AM sells for $338 against $75.87 raw: a $262 spread, 4.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($119) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $75.87
- PSA 10
- $338
- PSA 9
- $119
- Gem premium
- 4.5×
- 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 | $338 | +$237 | +$212 | +$112 |
| PSA 9 | $119 | +$18.21 | −$6.79 | −$107 |
| PSA 8 | $68.26 | −$32.61 | −$57.61 | −$158 |
Net = sale price − $75.87 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% | $174 | +$47.85 |
| 50% | $228 | +$102 |
| 75% | $283 | +$157 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 3%. 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 | $439 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $338 | −$101 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $203 | −$236 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $203 | −$236 | 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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Full set checklist →Grading Alex Michelsen #YS-AM — FAQ
Is Alex Michelsen #YS-AM worth grading?
A PSA 10 Alex Michelsen #YS-AM sells for $338 against $75.87 raw: a $262 spread, 4.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($119) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Alex Michelsen #YS-AM worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Alex Michelsen #YS-AM (Tennis Cards 2025 Topps Chrome Youthquake Signature) sells for about $338 versus $75.87 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.5× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Alex Michelsen #YS-AM?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $439, ahead of PSA 10 at $338. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Alex Michelsen #YS-AM 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 Alex Michelsen #YS-AM break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Alex Michelsen #YS-AM breaks even when it gems about 3% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $119).
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