Is Tapu Bulu-GX worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 25× premium in AGS 10
A AGS 10 Tapu Bulu-GX sells for $49.95 against $1.96 raw: a $47.99 spread, 25× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($26.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.96
- AGS 10
- $49.95
- PSA 9
- $26.00
- Gem premium
- 25×
- 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 — AGS 10 | $49.95 | +$22.99 | −$2.01 | −$102 |
| PSA 9 | $26.00 | −$0.96 | −$25.96 | −$126 |
| PSA 8 | $20.00 | −$6.96 | −$31.96 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $1.96 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% | $31.99 | −$19.97 |
| 50% | $37.98 | −$13.98 |
| 75% | $43.96 | −$8.00 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Tapu Bulu-GX — FAQ
Is Tapu Bulu-GX worth grading?
A AGS 10 Tapu Bulu-GX sells for $49.95 against $1.96 raw: a $47.99 spread, 25× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($26.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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