Is Kaima Taira [Refractor] #164 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Kaima Taira [Refractor] #164 brings $49.52 versus $12.03 raw — a $37.49 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($23.18) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $12.03
- PSA 10
- $49.52
- PSA 9
- $23.18
- Gem premium
- 4.1×
- As of
- Sep 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 | $49.52 | +$12.49 | −$12.51 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $23.18 | −$13.85 | −$38.85 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $14.35 | −$22.68 | −$47.68 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $12.03 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% | $29.77 | −$32.27 |
| 50% | $36.35 | −$25.68 |
| 75% | $42.94 | −$19.09 |
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 | $64.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $49.52 | −$14.48 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $30.00 | −$34.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $30.00 | −$34.00 | 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 Kaima Taira [Refractor] #164 — FAQ
Is Kaima Taira [Refractor] #164 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kaima Taira [Refractor] #164 brings $49.52 versus $12.03 raw — a $37.49 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($23.18) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Kaima Taira [Refractor] #164 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kaima Taira [Refractor] #164 (Baseball Cards 2021 Topps Chrome NPB Nippon Professional) sells for about $49.52 versus $12.03 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.1× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kaima Taira [Refractor] #164?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $64.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $49.52. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kaima Taira [Refractor] #164 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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