Is メガサメハダーex worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 10 copies of メガサメハダーex sell for $28.22, only $0.00 above the $80.00 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($6.50) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $80.00
- PSA 10
- $28.22
- PSA 9
- $6.50
- Gem premium
- 0.4×
- 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 | $28.22 | −$76.78 | −$102 | −$202 |
| PSA 9 | $6.50 | −$98.50 | −$124 | −$224 |
Net = sale price − $80.00 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% | $11.93 | −$118 |
| 50% | $17.36 | −$113 |
| 75% | $22.79 | −$107 |
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 | $28.22 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $18.11 | −$10.11 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $12.56 | −$15.66 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $28.22 | $18.11 | $12.56 |
| 9 | $6.50 | — | — |
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Grading メガサメハダーex — FAQ
Is メガサメハダーex worth grading?
PSA 10 copies of メガサメハダーex sell for $28.22, only $0.00 above the $80.00 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($6.50) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
How much is a PSA 10 メガサメハダーex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 メガサメハダーex (インフェルノX 051/080) sells for about $28.22 versus $80.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 0.4× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for メガサメハダーex?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $28.22, ahead of CGC 10 at $18.11. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does メガサメハダーex 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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