Is Carlos Alcaraz #FAA-8 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Carlos Alcaraz #FAA-8 brings $37.82 versus $2.42 raw — a $35.40 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.38) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.42
- PSA 10
- $37.82
- PSA 9
- $17.38
- Gem premium
- 16×
- 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 | $37.82 | +$10.40 | −$14.60 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $17.38 | −$10.04 | −$35.04 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $6.57 | −$20.85 | −$45.85 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $2.42 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% | $22.49 | −$29.93 |
| 50% | $27.60 | −$24.82 |
| 75% | $32.71 | −$19.71 |
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 | $49.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $37.82 | −$11.18 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $23.00 | −$26.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $23.00 | −$26.00 | 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 | $37.82 | $23.00 | $49.00 | $23.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $25.17 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $17.38 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $6.57 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Carlos Alcaraz #FAA-8 — FAQ
Is Carlos Alcaraz #FAA-8 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Carlos Alcaraz #FAA-8 brings $37.82 versus $2.42 raw — a $35.40 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.38) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Carlos Alcaraz #FAA-8 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Carlos Alcaraz #FAA-8 (Tennis Cards 2025 Topps Chrome From All Angles) sells for about $37.82 versus $2.42 for a raw near-mint copy — a 16× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Carlos Alcaraz #FAA-8?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $49.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $37.82. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Carlos Alcaraz #FAA-8 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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