Is コイル worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 コイル brings $230 versus $200 raw — a $30.25 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($34.51) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $200
- PSA 10
- $230
- PSA 9
- $34.51
- Gem premium
- 1.2×
- As of
- Aug 10, 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 | $230 | +$5.25 | −$19.75 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $34.51 | −$190 | −$215 | −$315 |
| PSA 8 | $59.52 | −$165 | −$190 | −$290 |
Net = sale price − $200 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% | $83.44 | −$167 |
| 50% | $132 | −$118 |
| 75% | $181 | −$68.69 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $230 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $29.78 | −$200 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $79.69 | $14.60 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $23.00 | $11.00 |
| 9 | $21.90 | $7.00 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $3.00 | — |
| 8 | $10.24 | $20.00 | — |
| 7 | $49.78 | — | — |
| 6.5 | — | $12.46 | — |
| 5 | $16.00 | — | — |
| 3.5 | — | $6.00 | — |
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Grading コイル — FAQ
Is コイル worth grading?
A PSA 10 コイル brings $230 versus $200 raw — a $30.25 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($34.51) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 コイル worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 コイル (拡張パック No.081) sells for about $230 versus $200 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.2× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for コイル?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $230, ahead of CGC 10 at $29.78. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does コイル need for a PSA 10?
PSA 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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