Is Chris Evert #TCA-CET worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Chris Evert #TCA-CET sells for $130 against $29.87 raw: a $100 spread, 4.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($57.52) 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)
- $29.87
- PSA 10
- $130
- PSA 9
- $57.52
- Gem premium
- 4.4×
- 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 | $130 | +$75.19 | +$50.19 | −$49.81 |
| PSA 9 | $57.52 | +$2.65 | −$22.35 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $30.35 | −$24.52 | −$49.52 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $29.87 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% | $75.66 | −$4.22 |
| 50% | $93.79 | +$13.92 |
| 75% | $112 | +$32.05 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 31%. 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 | $169 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $130 | −$38.94 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $78.00 | −$91.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $78.00 | −$91.00 | 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 | $130 | $78.00 | $169 | $78.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $95.56 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $57.52 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $30.35 |
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Grading Chris Evert #TCA-CET — FAQ
Is Chris Evert #TCA-CET worth grading?
A PSA 10 Chris Evert #TCA-CET sells for $130 against $29.87 raw: a $100 spread, 4.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($57.52) 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 Chris Evert #TCA-CET worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Chris Evert #TCA-CET (Tennis Cards 2024 Topps Chrome Autographs II) sells for about $130 versus $29.87 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.4× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Chris Evert #TCA-CET?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $169, ahead of PSA 10 at $130. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Chris Evert #TCA-CET 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 Chris Evert #TCA-CET break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Chris Evert #TCA-CET breaks even when it gems about 31% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $57.52).
Is your tennis card centered well enough to grade?
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