Is Shanks worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 714× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Shanks sells for $92.82 against $0.13 raw: a $92.69 spread, 714× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.89) 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)
- $0.13
- PSA 10
- $92.82
- PSA 9
- $16.89
- Gem premium
- 714×
- As of
- Nov 6, 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 | $92.82 | +$67.69 | +$42.69 | −$57.31 |
| PSA 9 | $16.89 | −$8.24 | −$33.24 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $0.13 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% | $35.87 | −$14.26 |
| 50% | $54.85 | +$4.72 |
| 75% | $73.84 | +$23.71 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 44%. 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 | $100 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $43.93 | −$56.07 | 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?
A PSA 10 Shanks sells for $92.82 against $0.13 raw: a $92.69 spread, 714× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.89) 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 Shanks worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shanks (Carrying On His Will OP13-065) sells for about $92.82 versus $0.13 for a raw near-mint copy — a 714× premium as of Nov 6, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shanks?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $100, ahead of PSA 10 at $43.93. 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.
What gem rate makes grading Shanks break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Shanks breaks even when it gems about 44% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $16.89).
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