Is Pete Sampras #AIV-PSS worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Pete Sampras #AIV-PSS brings $240 versus $89.88 raw — a $150 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($89.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $89.88
- PSA 10
- $240
- PSA 9
- $89.00
- Gem premium
- 2.7×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $240 | +$125 | +$99.99 | −$0.01 |
| PSA 9 | $89.00 | −$25.88 | −$50.88 | −$151 |
| PSA 8 | $80.87 | −$34.01 | −$59.01 | −$159 |
Net = sale price − $89.88 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% | $127 | −$13.16 |
| 50% | $164 | +$24.56 |
| 75% | $202 | +$62.27 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 34%. 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 | $312 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $240 | −$72.13 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $144 | −$168 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $144 | −$168 | 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 Pete Sampras #AIV-PSS — FAQ
Is Pete Sampras #AIV-PSS worth grading?
A PSA 10 Pete Sampras #AIV-PSS brings $240 versus $89.88 raw — a $150 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($89.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Pete Sampras #AIV-PSS worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Pete Sampras #AIV-PSS (Tennis Cards 2024 Topps Chrome Image Variation Autograph) sells for about $240 versus $89.88 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.7× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Pete Sampras #AIV-PSS?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $312, ahead of PSA 10 at $240. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Pete Sampras #AIV-PSS 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 Pete Sampras #AIV-PSS break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Pete Sampras #AIV-PSS breaks even when it gems about 34% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $89.00).
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