Is Chris Evert #CAA-CE worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Chris Evert #CAA-CE sells for $173 against $42.99 raw: a $130 spread, 4.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($69.29) 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)
- $42.99
- PSA 10
- $173
- PSA 9
- $69.29
- Gem premium
- 4.0×
- 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 | $173 | +$105 | +$80.21 | −$19.79 |
| PSA 9 | $69.29 | +$1.30 | −$23.70 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $41.46 | −$26.53 | −$51.53 | −$152 |
Net = sale price − $42.99 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% | $95.27 | +$2.28 |
| 50% | $121 | +$28.25 |
| 75% | $147 | +$54.23 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 23%. 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 | $225 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $173 | −$51.80 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $104 | −$121 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $104 | −$121 | 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 | $173 | $104 | $225 | $104 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $128 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $69.29 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $41.46 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Chris Evert #CAA-CE — FAQ
Is Chris Evert #CAA-CE worth grading?
A PSA 10 Chris Evert #CAA-CE sells for $173 against $42.99 raw: a $130 spread, 4.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($69.29) 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 #CAA-CE worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Chris Evert #CAA-CE (Tennis Cards 2024 Topps Chrome Aces Autograph) sells for about $173 versus $42.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.0× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Chris Evert #CAA-CE?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $225, ahead of PSA 10 at $173. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Chris Evert #CAA-CE 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 #CAA-CE break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Chris Evert #CAA-CE breaks even when it gems about 23% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $69.29).
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