Is Roger Federer / Rafael Nadal #HH-6 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Roger Federer / Rafael Nadal #HH-6 brings $143 versus $78.62 raw — a $64.27 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($36.09) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $78.62
- PSA 10
- $143
- PSA 9
- $36.09
- Gem premium
- 1.8×
- 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 | $143 | +$39.27 | +$14.27 | −$85.73 |
| PSA 9 | $36.09 | −$67.53 | −$92.53 | −$193 |
| PSA 8 | $20.88 | −$82.74 | −$108 | −$208 |
Net = sale price − $78.62 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% | $62.79 | −$65.83 |
| 50% | $89.49 | −$39.13 |
| 75% | $116 | −$12.43 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 87%. 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 | $186 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $143 | −$43.11 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $86.00 | −$100 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $86.00 | −$100 | 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 | $143 | $86.00 | $186 | $86.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $56.41 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $36.09 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $20.88 |
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Grading Roger Federer / Rafael Nadal #HH-6 — FAQ
Is Roger Federer / Rafael Nadal #HH-6 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Roger Federer / Rafael Nadal #HH-6 brings $143 versus $78.62 raw — a $64.27 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($36.09) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Roger Federer / Rafael Nadal #HH-6 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Roger Federer / Rafael Nadal #HH-6 (Tennis Cards 2007 Ace Authentic Straight Sets Head to Head) sells for about $143 versus $78.62 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.8× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Roger Federer / Rafael Nadal #HH-6?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $186, ahead of PSA 10 at $143. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Roger Federer / Rafael Nadal #HH-6 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 / Rafael Nadal #HH-6 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Roger Federer / Rafael Nadal #HH-6 breaks even when it gems about 87% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $36.09).
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