Is Turtonator worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 686× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Turtonator sells for $350 against $0.51 raw: a $349 spread, 686× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.51
- PSA 10
- $350
- Gem premium
- 686×
- 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 | $350 | +$324 | +$299 | +$199 |
| PSA 8 | $8.50 | −$17.01 | −$42.01 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $0.51 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $350 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $41.06 | −$309 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
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 Turtonator — FAQ
Is Turtonator worth grading?
A PSA 10 Turtonator sells for $350 against $0.51 raw: a $349 spread, 686× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Turtonator worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Turtonator (SM Black Star Promos SM27) sells for about $350 versus $0.51 for a raw near-mint copy — a 686× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Turtonator?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $350, ahead of TAG 10 at $41.06. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Turtonator 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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