Is Lim worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 132× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Lim sells for $49.99 against $0.38 raw: a $49.61 spread, 132× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($7.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.38
- PSA 10
- $49.99
- PSA 9
- $7.50
- Gem premium
- 132×
- 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 | $49.99 | +$24.61 | −$0.39 | −$100 |
| PSA 9 | $7.50 | −$17.88 | −$42.88 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $0.38 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% | $18.12 | −$32.26 |
| 50% | $28.75 | −$21.63 |
| 75% | $39.37 | −$11.01 |
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 | $200 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $96.57 | −$103 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $96.11 | −$104 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
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 Lim — FAQ
Is Lim worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lim sells for $49.99 against $0.38 raw: a $49.61 spread, 132× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($7.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Lim worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lim (Emperors In The New World OP09-037) sells for about $49.99 versus $0.38 for a raw near-mint copy — a 132× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lim?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $200, ahead of PSA 10 at $96.57. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lim 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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