Is Tamatoa worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Tamatoa brings $32.41 versus $0.63 raw — a $31.78 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.44) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.63
- PSA 10
- $32.41
- PSA 9
- $18.44
- Gem premium
- 51×
- As of
- Aug 9, 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 | $32.41 | +$6.78 | −$18.22 | −$118 |
| PSA 9 | $18.44 | −$7.19 | −$32.19 | −$132 |
| PSA 8 | $4.01 | −$21.62 | −$46.62 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $0.63 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% | $21.93 | −$28.70 |
| 50% | $25.42 | −$25.21 |
| 75% | $28.92 | −$21.71 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $40.00 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $30.00 | −$10.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $25.94 | −$14.06 | 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 Tamatoa — FAQ
Is Tamatoa worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tamatoa brings $32.41 versus $0.63 raw — a $31.78 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.44) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Tamatoa worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tamatoa (The First Chapter 159/204) sells for about $32.41 versus $0.63 for a raw near-mint copy — a 51× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tamatoa?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $40.00, ahead of SGC 10 at $30.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tamatoa need for a CGC 10?
CGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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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