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Is Novak Djokovic [Refractor] #1 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Novak Djokovic [Refractor] #1 sells for $75.96 against $5.75 raw: a $70.21 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.00) 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)
- $5.75
- PSA 10
- $75.96
- PSA 9
- $35.00
- Gem premium
- 13×
- 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 — PSA 10 | $75.96 | +$45.21 | +$20.21 | −$79.79 |
| PSA 9 | $35.00 | +$4.25 | −$20.75 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $8.10 | −$22.65 | −$47.65 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $5.75 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% | $45.24 | −$10.51 |
| 50% | $55.48 | −$0.27 |
| 75% | $65.72 | +$9.97 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 51%. 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 | $99.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $75.96 | −$23.04 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $46.00 | −$53.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $46.00 | −$53.00 | 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.
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Grading Novak Djokovic [Refractor] #1 — FAQ
Is Novak Djokovic [Refractor] #1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Novak Djokovic [Refractor] #1 sells for $75.96 against $5.75 raw: a $70.21 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.00) 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 Novak Djokovic [Refractor] #1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Novak Djokovic [Refractor] #1 (Tennis Cards 2024 Topps Chrome) sells for about $75.96 versus $5.75 for a raw near-mint copy — a 13× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Novak Djokovic [Refractor] #1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $99.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $75.96. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Novak Djokovic [Refractor] #1 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 Novak Djokovic [Refractor] #1 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Novak Djokovic [Refractor] #1 breaks even when it gems about 51% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $35.00).
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