Is ホップのオーロット worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 ホップのオーロット brings $31.02 versus $1.67 raw — a $29.35 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.95) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.67
- PSA 10
- $31.02
- PSA 9
- $18.95
- Gem premium
- 19×
- 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 | $31.02 | +$4.35 | −$20.65 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $18.95 | −$7.72 | −$32.72 | −$133 |
| PSA 8 | $6.54 | −$20.13 | −$45.13 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $1.67 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% | $21.97 | −$29.70 |
| 50% | $24.98 | −$26.69 |
| 75% | $28.00 | −$23.67 |
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 | $31.02 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $28.14 | −$2.88 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $10.78 | −$20.24 | 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 | $31.02 | $10.78 | — | $28.14 | $29.13 |
| 9.5 | — | $4.92 | $10.50 | — | — |
| 9 | $18.95 | $4.59 | — | — | $19.84 |
| 8.5 | — | $3.24 | — | — | — |
| 8 | $6.54 | $4.99 | — | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $5.75 | — | — | — |
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Grading ホップのオーロット — FAQ
Is ホップのオーロット worth grading?
A PSA 10 ホップのオーロット brings $31.02 versus $1.67 raw — a $29.35 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.95) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 ホップのオーロット worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 ホップのオーロット (MEGAドリームex 204/193) sells for about $31.02 versus $1.67 for a raw near-mint copy — a 19× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for ホップのオーロット?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $31.02, ahead of TAG 10 at $28.14. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does ホップのオーロット 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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