Is Giovanni's Exile worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Giovanni's Exile brings $41.77 versus $3.96 raw — a $37.81 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.91) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.96
- PSA 10
- $41.77
- PSA 9
- $17.91
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | $41.77 | +$12.81 | −$12.19 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $17.91 | −$11.05 | −$36.05 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $18.91 | −$10.05 | −$35.05 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $3.96 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% | $23.88 | −$30.09 |
| 50% | $29.84 | −$24.12 |
| 75% | $35.80 | −$18.16 |
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 | $198 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| TAG 10 | $44.41 | −$154 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $43.37 | −$155 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $41.77 | −$156 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $26.48 | −$171 | 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 | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $41.77 | $43.37 | $198 | $26.48 | $44.41 | $43.67 |
| 9.5 | — | $12.17 | $44.07 | $19.91 | — | — |
| 9 | $17.91 | $15.44 | $10.01 | — | $13.89 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $9.68 | — | — | — | — |
| 8 | $18.91 | $8.50 | — | — | — | $9.52 |
| 7 | $6.51 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 6.5 | — | — | $11.72 | — | — | — |
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Grading Giovanni's Exile — FAQ
Is Giovanni's Exile worth grading?
A PSA 10 Giovanni's Exile brings $41.77 versus $3.96 raw — a $37.81 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.91) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Giovanni's Exile worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Giovanni's Exile (Hidden Fates 67/68) sells for about $41.77 versus $3.96 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Giovanni's Exile?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $198, ahead of TAG 10 at $44.41. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Giovanni's Exile 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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