Is Carlos Alcaraz #BVE-24 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Carlos Alcaraz #BVE-24 sells for $323 against $70.95 raw: a $252 spread, 4.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($97.25) 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)
- $70.95
- PSA 10
- $323
- PSA 9
- $97.25
- Gem premium
- 4.6×
- 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 | $323 | +$227 | +$202 | +$102 |
| PSA 9 | $97.25 | +$1.30 | −$23.70 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $76.00 | −$19.95 | −$44.95 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $70.95 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% | $154 | +$32.75 |
| 50% | $210 | +$89.20 |
| 75% | $267 | +$146 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 10%. 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 | $420 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $323 | −$96.94 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $194 | −$226 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $194 | −$226 | 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 | $323 | $194 | $420 | $194 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $212 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $97.25 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $76.00 |
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Grading Carlos Alcaraz #BVE-24 — FAQ
Is Carlos Alcaraz #BVE-24 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Carlos Alcaraz #BVE-24 sells for $323 against $70.95 raw: a $252 spread, 4.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($97.25) 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 Carlos Alcaraz #BVE-24 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Carlos Alcaraz #BVE-24 (Tennis Cards 2025 Topps Chrome Bon Voyage) sells for about $323 versus $70.95 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.6× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Carlos Alcaraz #BVE-24?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $420, ahead of PSA 10 at $323. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Carlos Alcaraz #BVE-24 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 Carlos Alcaraz #BVE-24 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Carlos Alcaraz #BVE-24 breaks even when it gems about 10% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $97.25).
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