Is King worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 King brings $40.20 versus $0.82 raw — a $39.38 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($24.51) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.82
- PSA 10
- $40.20
- PSA 9
- $24.51
- Gem premium
- 49×
- As of
- Sep 27, 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 | $40.20 | +$14.38 | −$10.62 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $24.51 | −$1.31 | −$26.31 | −$126 |
Net = sale price − $0.82 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% | $28.43 | −$22.39 |
| 50% | $32.36 | −$18.46 |
| 75% | $36.28 | −$14.54 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $44.21 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $40.20 | −$4.01 | 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 King — FAQ
Is King worth grading?
A PSA 10 King brings $40.20 versus $0.82 raw — a $39.38 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($24.51) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 King worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 King (Egghead Crisis EB04-031) sells for about $40.20 versus $0.82 for a raw near-mint copy — a 49× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for King?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $44.21, ahead of PSA 10 at $40.20. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does King need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 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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