Is Novak Djokovic #16 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Novak Djokovic #16 sells for $228 against $65.00 raw: a $163 spread, 3.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($106) 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)
- $65.00
- PSA 10
- $228
- PSA 9
- $106
- Gem premium
- 3.5×
- 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 | $228 | +$138 | +$113 | +$13.12 |
| PSA 9 | $106 | +$16.23 | −$8.77 | −$109 |
| PSA 8 | $65.05 | −$24.95 | −$49.95 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $65.00 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% | $137 | +$21.70 |
| 50% | $167 | +$52.18 |
| 75% | $198 | +$82.65 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 7%. 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 | $297 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $228 | −$68.88 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $137 | −$160 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $128 | −$169 | 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 | $228 | $137 | $297 | $128 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $120 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $106 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $65.05 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Novak Djokovic #16 — FAQ
Is Novak Djokovic #16 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Novak Djokovic #16 sells for $228 against $65.00 raw: a $163 spread, 3.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($106) 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 Novak Djokovic #16 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Novak Djokovic #16 (Tennis Cards 2007 Ace Authentic Straight Sets) sells for about $228 versus $65.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.5× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Novak Djokovic #16?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $297, ahead of PSA 10 at $228. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Novak Djokovic #16 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 Novak Djokovic #16 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Novak Djokovic #16 breaks even when it gems about 7% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $106).
Is your tennis card centered well enough to grade?
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