Is Carlos Alcaraz #1 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 8.6× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Carlos Alcaraz #1 sells for $50.33 against $5.88 raw: a $44.45 spread, 8.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($29.99) 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)
- $5.88
- PSA 10
- $50.33
- PSA 9
- $29.99
- Gem premium
- 8.6×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $50.33 | +$19.45 | −$5.55 | −$106 |
| PSA 9 | $29.99 | −$0.89 | −$25.89 | −$126 |
| PSA 8 | $10.02 | −$20.86 | −$45.86 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $5.88 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% | $35.08 | −$20.80 |
| 50% | $40.16 | −$15.72 |
| 75% | $45.25 | −$10.63 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $65.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $50.33 | −$14.67 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $30.00 | −$35.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $30.00 | −$35.00 | 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.
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Grading Carlos Alcaraz #1 — FAQ
Is Carlos Alcaraz #1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Carlos Alcaraz #1 sells for $50.33 against $5.88 raw: a $44.45 spread, 8.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($29.99) 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 Carlos Alcaraz #1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Carlos Alcaraz #1 (Tennis Cards 2024 Topps Graphite) sells for about $50.33 versus $5.88 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.6× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Carlos Alcaraz #1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $65.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $50.33. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Carlos Alcaraz #1 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.
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