Is カゲボウズ worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 9 カゲボウズ brings $43.89 versus $7.32 raw — a $36.57 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($25.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $7.32
- PSA 9
- $43.89
- PSA 9
- $25.00
- Gem premium
- 6.0×
- 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 9 | $43.89 | +$11.57 | −$13.43 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $25.00 | −$7.32 | −$32.32 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $7.32 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% | $29.72 | −$27.60 |
| 50% | $34.45 | −$22.88 |
| 75% | $39.17 | −$18.15 |
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 | $26.77 | best | 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 カゲボウズ — FAQ
Is カゲボウズ worth grading?
A PSA 9 カゲボウズ brings $43.89 versus $7.32 raw — a $36.57 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($25.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
What centering does カゲボウズ 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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