Is Phil Chenier #102 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A CGC 10 Phil Chenier #102 sells for $5,580 against $4.02 raw: a $5,576 spread, 1388× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($161) 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)
- $4.02
- CGC 10
- $5,580
- PSA 9
- $161
- Gem premium
- 1388×
- As of
- Sep 3, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — CGC 10 | $5,580 | +$5,551 | +$5,526 | +$5,426 |
| PSA 9 | $161 | +$132 | +$107 | +$7.07 |
| PSA 8 | $34.26 | +$5.24 | −$19.76 | −$120 |
Net = sale price − $4.02 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% | $1,516 | +$1,462 |
| 50% | $2,871 | +$2,817 |
| 75% | $4,225 | +$4,171 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $5,580 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $5,580 | best | 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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Grading Phil Chenier #102 — FAQ
Is Phil Chenier #102 worth grading?
A CGC 10 Phil Chenier #102 sells for $5,580 against $4.02 raw: a $5,576 spread, 1388× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($161) 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.
Which grading company is best for Phil Chenier #102?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $5,580, ahead of SGC 10 at $5,580. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Phil Chenier #102 need for a CGC 10?
CGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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.
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