Is Rafael Nadal #ACE-22 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Rafael Nadal #ACE-22 sells for $43.21 against $2.56 raw: a $40.65 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.50) 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)
- $2.56
- PSA 10
- $43.21
- PSA 9
- $41.50
- Gem premium
- 17×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $43.21 | +$15.65 | −$9.35 | −$109 |
| PSA 9 | $41.50 | +$13.94 | −$11.06 | −$111 |
| PSA 8 | $7.66 | −$19.90 | −$44.90 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $2.56 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% | $41.93 | −$10.63 |
| 50% | $42.36 | −$10.20 |
| 75% | $42.78 | −$9.78 |
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 | $56.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $43.21 | −$12.79 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $26.00 | −$30.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $26.00 | −$30.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $43.21 | $26.00 | $56.00 | $26.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $42.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $41.50 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $7.66 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Rafael Nadal #ACE-22 — FAQ
Is Rafael Nadal #ACE-22 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Rafael Nadal #ACE-22 sells for $43.21 against $2.56 raw: a $40.65 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.50) 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 Rafael Nadal #ACE-22 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Rafael Nadal #ACE-22 (Tennis Cards 2025 Topps Chrome Aces) sells for about $43.21 versus $2.56 for a raw near-mint copy — a 17× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Rafael Nadal #ACE-22?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $56.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $43.21. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Rafael Nadal #ACE-22 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.
Is your tennis card centered well enough to grade?
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