Is Michael Chang #10 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Michael Chang #10 sells for $77.88 against $3.66 raw: a $74.22 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.25) 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)
- $3.66
- PSA 10
- $77.88
- PSA 9
- $33.25
- Gem premium
- 21×
- 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 | $77.88 | +$49.22 | +$24.22 | −$75.78 |
| PSA 9 | $33.25 | +$4.59 | −$20.41 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $11.76 | −$16.90 | −$41.90 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $3.66 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% | $44.41 | −$9.25 |
| 50% | $55.56 | +$1.91 |
| 75% | $66.72 | +$13.06 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 46%. 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 | $101 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $77.88 | −$23.12 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $47.00 | −$54.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $47.00 | −$54.00 | 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 | $77.88 | $47.00 | $101 | $47.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $60.27 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $33.25 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $11.76 |
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Grading Michael Chang #10 — FAQ
Is Michael Chang #10 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Michael Chang #10 sells for $77.88 against $3.66 raw: a $74.22 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.25) 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 Michael Chang #10 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Michael Chang #10 (Tennis Cards 1991 NetPro Tour Stars) sells for about $77.88 versus $3.66 for a raw near-mint copy — a 21× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Michael Chang #10?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $101, ahead of PSA 10 at $77.88. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Michael Chang #10 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 Michael Chang #10 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Michael Chang #10 breaks even when it gems about 46% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $33.25).
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