Is サンドパン worth grading?
Pokémon · 化石の秘密 · No.028 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 サンドパン brings $243 versus $200 raw — a $43.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.82) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $200
- PSA 10
- $243
- PSA 9
- $10.82
- 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 | $243 | +$18.01 | −$6.99 | −$107 |
| PSA 9 | $10.82 | −$214 | −$239 | −$339 |
| PSA 8 | $12.00 | −$213 | −$238 | −$338 |
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% | $68.87 | −$181 |
| 50% | $127 | −$123 |
| 75% | $185 | −$65.04 |
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 | $243 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $98.66 | −$144 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $243 | $98.66 |
| 9 | $10.82 | $6.01 |
| 8 | $12.00 | — |
| 7 | $10.00 | — |
| 6 | $6.00 | — |
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Grading サンドパン — FAQ
Is サンドパン worth grading?
A PSA 10 サンドパン brings $243 versus $200 raw — a $43.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.82) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 サンドパン worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 サンドパン (化石の秘密 No.028) sells for about $243 versus $200 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.2× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for サンドパン?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $243, ahead of CGC 10 at $98.66. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does サンドパン 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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