Is カナリィ worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 カナリィ brings $43.95 versus $4.76 raw — a $39.19 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($21.55) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.76
- PSA 10
- $43.95
- PSA 9
- $21.55
- Gem premium
- 9.2×
- 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 | $43.95 | +$14.19 | −$10.81 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $21.55 | −$8.21 | −$33.21 | −$133 |
| PSA 8 | $25.51 | −$4.25 | −$29.25 | −$129 |
Net = sale price − $4.76 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% | $27.15 | −$27.61 |
| 50% | $32.75 | −$22.01 |
| 75% | $38.35 | −$16.41 |
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 | $83.89 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $43.95 | −$39.94 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $33.37 | −$50.52 | 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 | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $43.95 | $33.37 | $83.89 | $56.30 |
| 9.5 | — | $10.50 | — | — |
| 9 | $21.55 | $20.60 | $18.01 | $37.75 |
| 8 | $25.51 | — | — | — |
| 6 | — | $11.79 | — | — |
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Grading カナリィ — FAQ
Is カナリィ worth grading?
A PSA 10 カナリィ brings $43.95 versus $4.76 raw — a $39.19 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($21.55) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 カナリィ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 カナリィ (MEGAドリームex 219/193) sells for about $43.95 versus $4.76 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.2× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for カナリィ?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $83.89, ahead of PSA 10 at $43.95. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does カナリィ 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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