Is Steffi Graf [Gold Sapphire] #171 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
SGC 10 copies of Steffi Graf [Gold Sapphire] #171 sell for $21.50, only $0.00 above the $25.00 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $25.00
- SGC 10
- $21.50
- Gem premium
- 0.9×
- As of
- Sep 3, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — SGC 10 | $21.50 | −$28.50 | −$53.50 | −$154 |
Net = sale price − $25.00 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGC 10 | $21.50 | best | 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 Steffi Graf [Gold Sapphire] #171 — FAQ
Is Steffi Graf [Gold Sapphire] #171 worth grading?
SGC 10 copies of Steffi Graf [Gold Sapphire] #171 sell for $21.50, only $0.00 above the $25.00 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
What centering does Steffi Graf [Gold Sapphire] #171 need for a SGC 10?
SGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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.
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