Is Syla Swords #EA-SY worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Syla Swords #EA-SY brings $105 versus $55.01 raw — a $49.67 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($63.12) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $55.01
- PSA 10
- $105
- PSA 9
- $63.12
- Gem premium
- 1.9×
- As of
- Sep 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 | $105 | +$24.67 | −$0.33 | −$100 |
| PSA 9 | $63.12 | −$16.89 | −$41.89 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $24.94 | −$55.07 | −$80.07 | −$180 |
Net = sale price − $55.01 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% | $73.51 | −$31.50 |
| 50% | $83.90 | −$21.11 |
| 75% | $94.29 | −$10.72 |
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 | $136 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $105 | −$31.32 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $63.00 | −$73.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $63.00 | −$73.00 | 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 Syla Swords #EA-SY — FAQ
Is Syla Swords #EA-SY worth grading?
A PSA 10 Syla Swords #EA-SY brings $105 versus $55.01 raw — a $49.67 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($63.12) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Syla Swords #EA-SY worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Syla Swords #EA-SY (Basketball Cards 2024 Topps Chrome McDonald’s All American Event Autograph) sells for about $105 versus $55.01 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Syla Swords #EA-SY?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $136, ahead of PSA 10 at $105. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Syla Swords #EA-SY 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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