Is Emma Raducanu [Prism Refractor] #198 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Emma Raducanu [Prism Refractor] #198 sells for $40.73 against $3.26 raw: a $37.47 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.90) 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)
- $3.26
- PSA 10
- $40.73
- PSA 9
- $30.90
- Gem premium
- 12×
- 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 | $40.73 | +$12.47 | −$12.53 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $30.90 | +$2.64 | −$22.36 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $20.00 | −$8.26 | −$33.26 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $3.26 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% | $33.36 | −$19.90 |
| 50% | $35.81 | −$17.45 |
| 75% | $38.27 | −$14.99 |
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 | $53.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $40.73 | −$12.27 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $24.00 | −$29.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $24.00 | −$29.00 | 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 Emma Raducanu [Prism Refractor] #198 — FAQ
Is Emma Raducanu [Prism Refractor] #198 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Emma Raducanu [Prism Refractor] #198 sells for $40.73 against $3.26 raw: a $37.47 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.90) 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 Emma Raducanu [Prism Refractor] #198 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Emma Raducanu [Prism Refractor] #198 (Tennis Cards 2024 Topps Chrome) sells for about $40.73 versus $3.26 for a raw near-mint copy — a 12× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Emma Raducanu [Prism Refractor] #198?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $53.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $40.73. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Emma Raducanu [Prism Refractor] #198 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.
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