Is トゲキッス worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 トゲキッス brings $30.38 versus $1.75 raw — a $28.63 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.02) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.75
- PSA 10
- $30.38
- PSA 9
- $16.02
- Gem premium
- 17×
- 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 | $30.38 | +$3.63 | −$21.37 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $16.02 | −$10.73 | −$35.73 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $14.43 | −$12.32 | −$37.32 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $1.75 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% | $19.61 | −$32.14 |
| 50% | $23.20 | −$28.55 |
| 75% | $26.79 | −$24.96 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $50.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| TAG 10 | $35.12 | −$14.88 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $30.38 | −$19.62 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $17.21 | −$32.79 | 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 | $30.38 | $17.21 | $50.00 | $35.12 | $28.25 |
| 9.5 | — | $10.48 | $18.50 | — | — |
| 9 | $16.02 | $9.53 | — | — | $13.28 |
| 8.5 | — | $8.10 | — | $10.50 | — |
| 8 | $14.43 | $12.98 | — | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $3.75 | — | — | — |
| 7 | — | — | — | $10.50 | — |
| 6.5 | — | $2.25 | — | — | — |
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Grading トゲキッス — FAQ
Is トゲキッス worth grading?
A PSA 10 トゲキッス brings $30.38 versus $1.75 raw — a $28.63 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.02) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 トゲキッス worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 トゲキッス (MEGAドリームex 203/193) sells for about $30.38 versus $1.75 for a raw near-mint copy — a 17× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for トゲキッス?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $50.00, ahead of TAG 10 at $35.12. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does トゲキッス need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 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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