Is Kaya worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Kaya sells for $94.05 against $8.52 raw: a $85.53 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.00) 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)
- $8.52
- PSA 10
- $94.05
- PSA 9
- $35.00
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | $94.05 | +$60.53 | +$35.53 | −$64.47 |
| PSA 9 | $35.00 | +$1.48 | −$23.52 | −$124 |
Net = sale price − $8.52 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% | $49.76 | −$8.76 |
| 50% | $64.53 | +$6.01 |
| 75% | $79.29 | +$20.77 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 40%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $105 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $94.05 | −$10.95 | 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 Kaya — FAQ
Is Kaya worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kaya sells for $94.05 against $8.52 raw: a $85.53 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.00) 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 Kaya worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kaya (Pillars of Strength OP03-044) sells for about $94.05 versus $8.52 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kaya?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $105, ahead of PSA 10 at $94.05. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kaya 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.
What gem rate makes grading Kaya break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Kaya breaks even when it gems about 40% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $35.00).
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