Is ヒビキのマグカルゴ worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 ヒビキのマグカルゴ brings $40.67 versus $1.69 raw — a $38.98 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.68) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.69
- PSA 10
- $40.67
- PSA 9
- $15.68
- Gem premium
- 24×
- 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 | $40.67 | +$13.98 | −$11.02 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $15.68 | −$11.01 | −$36.01 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $6.04 | −$20.65 | −$45.65 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $1.69 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% | $21.93 | −$29.76 |
| 50% | $28.18 | −$23.52 |
| 75% | $34.42 | −$17.27 |
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 | $45.09 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $40.67 | −$4.42 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $9.35 | −$35.74 | 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 | $40.67 | $9.35 | — | $45.09 | $17.37 |
| 9.5 | — | $9.40 | $20.50 | — | — |
| 9 | $15.68 | $7.95 | — | $5.56 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $9.61 | — | — | — |
| 8 | $6.04 | $5.01 | — | — | $20.06 |
| 7.5 | — | $4.56 | — | — | — |
| 7 | $9.97 | $1.04 | — | — | — |
| 5.5 | — | $8.00 | — | — | — |
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Grading ヒビキのマグカルゴ — FAQ
Is ヒビキのマグカルゴ worth grading?
A PSA 10 ヒビキのマグカルゴ brings $40.67 versus $1.69 raw — a $38.98 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.68) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 ヒビキのマグカルゴ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 ヒビキのマグカルゴ (MEGAドリームex 197/193) sells for about $40.67 versus $1.69 for a raw near-mint copy — a 24× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for ヒビキのマグカルゴ?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $45.09, ahead of PSA 10 at $40.67. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does ヒビキのマグカルゴ 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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