Is Steffi Graf #AIV-SGF worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 3.7× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Steffi Graf #AIV-SGF sells for $311 against $83.91 raw: a $227 spread, 3.7× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($91.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $83.91
- PSA 10
- $311
- PSA 9
- $91.00
- Gem premium
- 3.7×
- 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 | $311 | +$202 | +$177 | +$76.78 |
| PSA 9 | $91.00 | −$17.91 | −$42.91 | −$143 |
| PSA 8 | $76.22 | −$32.69 | −$57.69 | −$158 |
Net = sale price − $83.91 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% | $146 | +$12.01 |
| 50% | $201 | +$66.94 |
| 75% | $256 | +$122 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 20%. 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 | $404 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $311 | −$93.31 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $186 | −$218 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $186 | −$218 | 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 | $311 | $186 | $404 | $186 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $232 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $91.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $76.22 |
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Grading Steffi Graf #AIV-SGF — FAQ
Is Steffi Graf #AIV-SGF worth grading?
A PSA 10 Steffi Graf #AIV-SGF sells for $311 against $83.91 raw: a $227 spread, 3.7× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($91.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Steffi Graf #AIV-SGF worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Steffi Graf #AIV-SGF (Tennis Cards 2024 Topps Chrome Image Variation Autograph) sells for about $311 versus $83.91 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.7× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Steffi Graf #AIV-SGF?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $404, ahead of PSA 10 at $311. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Steffi Graf #AIV-SGF 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 Steffi Graf #AIV-SGF break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Steffi Graf #AIV-SGF breaks even when it gems about 20% 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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