Is Roger Federer #18 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Roger Federer #18 sells for $95.65 against $9.30 raw: a $86.35 spread, 10× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($54.95) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $9.30
- PSA 10
- $95.65
- PSA 9
- $54.95
- Gem premium
- 10×
- 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 | $95.65 | +$61.35 | +$36.35 | −$63.65 |
| PSA 9 | $54.95 | +$20.65 | −$4.35 | −$104 |
Net = sale price − $9.30 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% | $65.13 | +$5.83 |
| 50% | $75.30 | +$16.00 |
| 75% | $85.48 | +$26.18 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 11%. 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 | $124 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $95.65 | −$28.35 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $57.00 | −$67.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $57.00 | −$67.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $95.65 | $57.00 | $124 | $57.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $60.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $54.95 |
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Grading Roger Federer #18 — FAQ
Is Roger Federer #18 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Roger Federer #18 sells for $95.65 against $9.30 raw: a $86.35 spread, 10× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($54.95) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Roger Federer #18 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Roger Federer #18 (Tennis Cards 2006 Ace Authentic Grand Slam) sells for about $95.65 versus $9.30 for a raw near-mint copy — a 10× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Roger Federer #18?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $124, ahead of PSA 10 at $95.65. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Roger Federer #18 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 Roger Federer #18 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Roger Federer #18 breaks even when it gems about 11% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $54.95).
Is your tennis card centered well enough to grade?
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