Is ヒカリ worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 ヒカリ brings $58.14 versus $23.16 raw — a $34.98 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($36.47) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $23.16
- PSA 10
- $58.14
- PSA 9
- $36.47
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- 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 | $58.14 | +$9.98 | −$15.02 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $36.47 | −$11.69 | −$36.69 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $28.09 | −$20.07 | −$45.07 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $23.16 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% | $41.89 | −$31.27 |
| 50% | $47.30 | −$25.86 |
| 75% | $52.72 | −$20.44 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $92.36 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| BGS 10 | $91.00 | −$1.36 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $58.14 | −$34.22 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $26.46 | −$65.90 | 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 | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $58.14 | $26.46 | $91.00 | $92.36 | $47.93 |
| 9.5 | — | $23.51 | $25.57 | — | — |
| 9 | $36.47 | $39.83 | $12.50 | $34.94 | — |
| 8 | $28.09 | — | — | — | — |
| 7 | $29.28 | — | — | — | — |
| 6 | $26.00 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading ヒカリ — FAQ
Is ヒカリ worth grading?
A PSA 10 ヒカリ brings $58.14 versus $23.16 raw — a $34.98 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($36.47) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 ヒカリ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 ヒカリ (インフェルノX 115/080) sells for about $58.14 versus $23.16 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.5× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for ヒカリ?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $92.36, ahead of BGS 10 at $91.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does ヒカリ 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.
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