Is チルタリス worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 チルタリス brings $130 versus $100 raw — a $29.95 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($20.59) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $100
- PSA 10
- $130
- PSA 9
- $20.59
- Gem premium
- 1.3×
- 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 | $130 | +$4.95 | −$20.05 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $20.59 | −$104 | −$129 | −$229 |
| PSA 8 | $14.00 | −$111 | −$136 | −$236 |
Net = sale price − $100 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% | $47.93 | −$102 |
| 50% | $75.27 | −$74.73 |
| 75% | $103 | −$47.39 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $130 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $12.00 | −$118 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $130 | $12.00 |
| 9 | $20.59 | — |
| 8 | $14.00 | — |
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Grading チルタリス — FAQ
Is チルタリス worth grading?
A PSA 10 チルタリス brings $130 versus $100 raw — a $29.95 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($20.59) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 チルタリス worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 チルタリス (ドラゴンストーム 031/053) sells for about $130 versus $100 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.3× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for チルタリス?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $130, ahead of CGC 10 at $12.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does チルタリス 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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