Is サンダース worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 10 copies of サンダース sell for $33.87, only $18.27 above the $15.60 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Even a PSA 9 ($53.30) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $15.60
- PSA 10
- $33.87
- PSA 9
- $53.30
- Gem premium
- 2.2×
- As of
- Aug 10, 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 | $33.87 | −$6.73 | −$31.73 | −$132 |
| PSA 9 | $53.30 | +$12.70 | −$12.30 | −$112 |
| PSA 8 | $39.99 | −$0.61 | −$25.61 | −$126 |
Net = sale price − $15.60 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% | $48.44 | −$17.16 |
| 50% | $43.58 | −$22.02 |
| 75% | $38.73 | −$26.87 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $198 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $24.00 | −$174 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $198 | $24.00 | $242 |
| 9.5 | — | $11.00 | — |
| 9 | $28.91 | — | — |
| 8 | $39.99 | — | — |
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Grading サンダース — FAQ
Is サンダース worth grading?
PSA 10 copies of サンダース sell for $33.87, only $18.27 above the $15.60 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Even a PSA 9 ($53.30) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
How much is a PSA 10 サンダース worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 サンダース (時の果ての絆 028/090) sells for about $33.87 versus $15.60 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.2× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for サンダース?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $198, ahead of CGC 10 at $24.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does サンダース need for a PSA 10?
PSA publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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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