Is Spewpa worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 33× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Spewpa sells for $62.54 against $1.88 raw: a $60.66 spread, 33× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.12) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.88
- PSA 10
- $62.54
- PSA 9
- $16.12
- Gem premium
- 33×
- As of
- Aug 18, 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 | $62.54 | +$35.66 | +$10.66 | −$89.34 |
| PSA 9 | $16.12 | −$10.76 | −$35.76 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $1.88 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% | $27.73 | −$24.15 |
| 50% | $39.33 | −$12.55 |
| 75% | $50.94 | −$0.95 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 77%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $69.64 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $62.54 | −$7.10 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $24.99 | −$44.65 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $62.54 | $24.99 | $69.64 |
| 9 | $16.12 | — | — |
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Grading Spewpa — FAQ
Is Spewpa worth grading?
A PSA 10 Spewpa sells for $62.54 against $1.88 raw: a $60.66 spread, 33× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.12) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Spewpa worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Spewpa (Perfect Order 089/088) sells for about $62.54 versus $1.88 for a raw near-mint copy — a 33× premium as of Aug 18, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Spewpa?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $69.64, ahead of PSA 10 at $62.54. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Spewpa 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.
What gem rate makes grading Spewpa break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Spewpa breaks even when it gems about 77% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $16.12).
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