Is ダイゴのメタグロスex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 ダイゴのメタグロスex brings $90.18 versus $35.93 raw — a $54.25 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($38.21) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $35.93
- PSA 10
- $90.18
- PSA 9
- $38.21
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- 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 | $90.18 | +$29.25 | +$4.25 | −$95.75 |
| PSA 9 | $38.21 | −$22.72 | −$47.72 | −$148 |
| PSA 8 | $28.56 | −$32.37 | −$57.37 | −$157 |
Net = sale price − $35.93 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% | $51.20 | −$34.73 |
| 50% | $64.20 | −$21.73 |
| 75% | $77.19 | −$8.74 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 92%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $178 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| TAG 10 | $126 | −$51.90 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $90.18 | −$87.47 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $44.95 | −$133 | 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 | $90.18 | $44.95 | $178 | $126 | $62.88 |
| 9.5 | — | $44.91 | $89.70 | — | — |
| 9 | $38.21 | $28.81 | — | $60.00 | — |
| 8 | $28.56 | — | — | — | — |
| 7 | $32.00 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading ダイゴのメタグロスex — FAQ
Is ダイゴのメタグロスex worth grading?
A PSA 10 ダイゴのメタグロスex brings $90.18 versus $35.93 raw — a $54.25 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($38.21) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 ダイゴのメタグロスex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 ダイゴのメタグロスex (MEGAドリームex 245/193) sells for about $90.18 versus $35.93 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.5× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for ダイゴのメタグロスex?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $178, ahead of TAG 10 at $126. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does ダイゴのメタグロス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.
What gem rate makes grading ダイゴのメタグロスex break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting ダイゴのメタグロスex breaks even when it gems about 92% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $38.21).
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