Is メガシビルドンex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 メガシビルドンex brings $45.91 versus $9.59 raw — a $36.32 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($21.57) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $9.59
- PSA 10
- $45.91
- PSA 9
- $21.57
- Gem premium
- 4.8×
- As of
- Oct 3, 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 | $45.91 | +$11.32 | −$13.68 | −$114 |
| PSA 9 | $21.57 | −$13.02 | −$38.02 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $16.06 | −$18.53 | −$43.53 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $9.59 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% | $27.66 | −$31.93 |
| 50% | $33.74 | −$25.85 |
| 75% | $39.82 | −$19.77 |
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 | $71.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $45.91 | −$25.09 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $44.52 | −$26.48 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $17.09 | −$53.91 | 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.
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Grading メガシビルドンex — FAQ
Is メガシビルドンex worth grading?
A PSA 10 メガシビルドンex brings $45.91 versus $9.59 raw — a $36.32 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($21.57) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 メガシビルドンex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 メガシビルドンex (MEGAドリームex 235/193) sells for about $45.91 versus $9.59 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.8× premium as of Oct 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for メガシビルドンex?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $71.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $45.91. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does メガシビルドンex 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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