Is Maria Sharapova #TCA-MSA worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Maria Sharapova #TCA-MSA sells for $136 against $64.00 raw: a $71.99 spread, 2.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($91.00) 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)
- $64.00
- PSA 10
- $136
- PSA 9
- $91.00
- 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 | $136 | +$46.99 | +$21.99 | −$78.01 |
| PSA 9 | $91.00 | +$2.00 | −$23.00 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $59.30 | −$29.70 | −$54.70 | −$155 |
Net = sale price − $64.00 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% | $102 | −$11.75 |
| 50% | $113 | −$0.50 |
| 75% | $125 | +$10.74 |
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 | $177 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $136 | −$41.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $82.00 | −$95.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $82.00 | −$95.00 | 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 | $136 | $82.00 | $177 | $82.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $133 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $91.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $59.30 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Maria Sharapova #TCA-MSA — FAQ
Is Maria Sharapova #TCA-MSA worth grading?
A PSA 10 Maria Sharapova #TCA-MSA sells for $136 against $64.00 raw: a $71.99 spread, 2.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($91.00) 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 Maria Sharapova #TCA-MSA worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Maria Sharapova #TCA-MSA (Tennis Cards 2024 Topps Chrome Autographs II) sells for about $136 versus $64.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.1× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Maria Sharapova #TCA-MSA?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $177, ahead of PSA 10 at $136. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Maria Sharapova #TCA-MSA 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 Maria Sharapova #TCA-MSA break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Maria Sharapova #TCA-MSA breaks even when it gems about 51% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $91.00).
Is your tennis card centered well enough to grade?
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