Is Maria Sharapova #RCJ-MS worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Maria Sharapova #RCJ-MS sells for $72.00 against $34.27 raw: a $37.73 spread, 2.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($59.64) 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)
- $34.27
- PSA 10
- $72.00
- PSA 9
- $59.64
- Gem premium
- 2.1×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $72.00 | +$12.73 | −$12.27 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $59.64 | +$0.37 | −$24.63 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $34.74 | −$24.53 | −$49.53 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $34.27 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% | $62.73 | −$21.54 |
| 50% | $65.82 | −$18.45 |
| 75% | $68.91 | −$15.36 |
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 | $94.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $72.00 | −$22.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $43.00 | −$51.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $43.00 | −$51.00 | 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 Maria Sharapova #RCJ-MS — FAQ
Is Maria Sharapova #RCJ-MS worth grading?
A PSA 10 Maria Sharapova #RCJ-MS sells for $72.00 against $34.27 raw: a $37.73 spread, 2.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($59.64) 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 Maria Sharapova #RCJ-MS worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Maria Sharapova #RCJ-MS (Tennis Cards 2024 Topps Royalty Relic Jewels) sells for about $72.00 versus $34.27 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.1× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Maria Sharapova #RCJ-MS?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $94.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $72.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Maria Sharapova #RCJ-MS 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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