Is バーベナとヘレナ worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 バーベナとヘレナ brings $39.43 versus $1.20 raw — a $38.23 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($20.49) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.20
- PSA 10
- $39.43
- PSA 9
- $20.49
- Gem premium
- 33×
- 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 | $39.43 | +$13.23 | −$11.77 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $20.49 | −$5.71 | −$30.71 | −$131 |
| PSA 8 | $14.50 | −$11.70 | −$36.70 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $1.20 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% | $25.23 | −$25.97 |
| 50% | $29.96 | −$21.24 |
| 75% | $34.70 | −$16.51 |
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 | $39.43 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $25.00 | −$14.43 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $15.54 | −$23.89 | 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 | $39.43 | $15.54 | $25.00 | $26.69 |
| 9.5 | — | $7.50 | — | — |
| 9 | $20.49 | — | — | — |
| 8 | $14.50 | — | — | — |
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Grading バーベナとヘレナ — FAQ
Is バーベナとヘレナ worth grading?
A PSA 10 バーベナとヘレナ brings $39.43 versus $1.20 raw — a $38.23 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($20.49) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 バーベナとヘレナ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 バーベナとヘレナ (MEGAドリームex 221/193) sells for about $39.43 versus $1.20 for a raw near-mint copy — a 33× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for バーベナとヘレナ?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $39.43, ahead of TAG 10 at $25.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does バーベナとヘレナ 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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