Is Tynamo worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Tynamo brings $28.93 versus $0.33 raw — a $28.60 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($8.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.33
- PSA 10
- $28.93
- PSA 9
- $8.50
- Gem premium
- 88×
- 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 | $28.93 | +$3.60 | −$21.40 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $8.50 | −$16.83 | −$41.83 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $29.99 | +$4.66 | −$20.34 | −$120 |
Net = sale price − $0.33 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% | $13.61 | −$36.72 |
| 50% | $18.71 | −$31.61 |
| 75% | $23.82 | −$26.51 |
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 | $28.93 | best | 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 |
|---|---|
| 10 | $28.93 |
| 9 | $8.50 |
| 8 | $29.99 |
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Grading Tynamo — FAQ
Is Tynamo worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tynamo brings $28.93 versus $0.33 raw — a $28.60 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($8.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Tynamo worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tynamo (McDonald's Collection 2022 10/15) sells for about $28.93 versus $0.33 for a raw near-mint copy — a 88× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
What centering does Tynamo 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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