Is Sword & Shield Figure Collection worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Sword & Shield Figure Collection brings $282 versus $202 raw — a $79.52 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($165) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $202
- PSA 10
- $282
- PSA 9
- $165
- Gem premium
- 1.4×
- As of
- Aug 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 | $282 | +$54.52 | +$29.52 | −$70.48 |
| PSA 9 | $165 | −$62.01 | −$87.01 | −$187 |
| PSA 8 | $150 | −$76.67 | −$102 | −$202 |
Net = sale price − $202 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% | $194 | −$57.88 |
| 50% | $223 | −$28.75 |
| 75% | $252 | +$0.39 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 75%. 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 | $366 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $282 | −$84.47 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $169 | −$197 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $169 | −$197 | 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 | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $282 | $169 | $366 | $169 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $182 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $165 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $150 |
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Grading Sword & Shield Figure Collection — FAQ
Is Sword & Shield Figure Collection worth grading?
A PSA 10 Sword & Shield Figure Collection brings $282 versus $202 raw — a $79.52 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($165) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Sword & Shield Figure Collection worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Sword & Shield Figure Collection (Pokemon Sword & Shield) sells for about $282 versus $202 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.4× premium as of Aug 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Sword & Shield Figure Collection?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $366, ahead of PSA 10 at $282. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Sword & Shield Figure Collection 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 Sword & Shield Figure Collection break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Sword & Shield Figure Collection breaks even when it gems about 75% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $165).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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