Is Shanks worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 10 copies of Shanks sell for $24.95, only $24.78 above the $0.17 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.17
- PSA 10
- $24.95
- PSA 9
- $19.00
- Gem premium
- 147×
- 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 | $24.95 | −$0.22 | −$25.22 | −$125 |
| PSA 9 | $19.00 | −$6.17 | −$31.17 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $0.17 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% | $20.49 | −$29.68 |
| 50% | $21.98 | −$28.20 |
| 75% | $23.46 | −$26.71 |
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 | $100 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $49.59 | −$50.41 | 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 Shanks — FAQ
Is Shanks worth grading?
PSA 10 copies of Shanks sell for $24.95, only $24.78 above the $0.17 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
How much is a PSA 10 Shanks worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shanks (Carrying On His Will OP13-065) sells for about $24.95 versus $0.17 for a raw near-mint copy — a 147× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shanks?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $100, ahead of PSA 10 at $49.59. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shanks 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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