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Is Carlos Alcaraz [Refractor] #1 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 9.9× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Carlos Alcaraz [Refractor] #1 sells for $46.06 against $4.63 raw: a $41.43 spread, 9.9× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.49) 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)
- $4.63
- PSA 10
- $46.06
- PSA 9
- $16.49
- Gem premium
- 9.9×
- 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 | $46.06 | +$16.43 | −$8.57 | −$109 |
| PSA 9 | $16.49 | −$13.14 | −$38.14 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $8.96 | −$20.67 | −$45.67 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $4.63 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% | $23.88 | −$30.75 |
| 50% | $31.27 | −$23.36 |
| 75% | $38.67 | −$15.96 |
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 | $60.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $46.06 | −$13.94 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $28.00 | −$32.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $28.00 | −$32.00 | 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 [Refractor] #1 — FAQ
Is Carlos Alcaraz [Refractor] #1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Carlos Alcaraz [Refractor] #1 sells for $46.06 against $4.63 raw: a $41.43 spread, 9.9× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.49) 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 [Refractor] #1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Carlos Alcaraz [Refractor] #1 (Tennis Cards 2024 Topps Graphite) sells for about $46.06 versus $4.63 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.9× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Carlos Alcaraz [Refractor] #1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $60.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $46.06. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Carlos Alcaraz [Refractor] #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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