Is Jannik Sinner #JS-3 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Jannik Sinner #JS-3 brings $177 versus $84.50 raw — a $92.82 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($72.62) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $84.50
- PSA 10
- $177
- PSA 9
- $72.62
- Gem premium
- 2.1×
- 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 | $177 | +$67.82 | +$42.82 | −$57.18 |
| PSA 9 | $72.62 | −$36.88 | −$61.88 | −$162 |
| PSA 8 | $43.87 | −$65.63 | −$90.63 | −$191 |
Net = sale price − $84.50 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% | $98.80 | −$35.70 |
| 50% | $125 | −$9.53 |
| 75% | $151 | +$16.65 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 59%. 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 | $225 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $177 | −$47.68 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $106 | −$119 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $106 | −$119 | 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 | $177 | $106 | $225 | $106 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $134 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $72.62 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $43.87 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Jannik Sinner #JS-3 — FAQ
Is Jannik Sinner #JS-3 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jannik Sinner #JS-3 brings $177 versus $84.50 raw — a $92.82 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($72.62) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Jannik Sinner #JS-3 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jannik Sinner #JS-3 (Tennis Cards 2024 Panini Instant) sells for about $177 versus $84.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.1× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jannik Sinner #JS-3?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $225, ahead of PSA 10 at $177. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jannik Sinner #JS-3 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 Jannik Sinner #JS-3 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Jannik Sinner #JS-3 breaks even when it gems about 59% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $72.62).
Is your tennis card centered well enough to grade?
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