Is Shifting Sands [Foil] worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 10 copies of Shifting Sands [Foil] sell for $19.52, only $7.12 above the $12.40 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $12.40
- PSA 10
- $19.52
- Gem premium
- 1.6×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $19.52 | −$17.88 | −$42.88 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $12.40 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $25.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $19.52 | −$5.48 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $12.00 | −$13.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $12.00 | −$13.00 | 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 Shifting Sands [Foil] — FAQ
Is Shifting Sands [Foil] worth grading?
PSA 10 copies of Shifting Sands [Foil] sell for $19.52, only $7.12 above the $12.40 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
How much is a PSA 10 Shifting Sands [Foil] worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shifting Sands [Foil] (Sorcery: Contested Realms Alpha) sells for about $19.52 versus $12.40 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.6× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shifting Sands [Foil]?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $25.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $19.52. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shifting Sands [Foil] 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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