Is Jamming Tower worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 9.1× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Jamming Tower sells for $52.56 against $5.80 raw: a $46.76 spread, 9.1× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($23.49) 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)
- $5.80
- PSA 10
- $52.56
- PSA 9
- $23.49
- Gem premium
- 9.1×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $52.56 | +$21.76 | −$3.24 | −$103 |
| PSA 9 | $23.49 | −$7.31 | −$32.31 | −$132 |
| PSA 8 | $15.92 | −$14.88 | −$39.88 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $5.80 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% | $30.76 | −$25.04 |
| 50% | $38.02 | −$17.77 |
| 75% | $45.29 | −$10.51 |
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 | $52.56 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $37.00 | −$15.56 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $5.50 | −$47.06 | 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.
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Grading Jamming Tower — FAQ
Is Jamming Tower worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jamming Tower sells for $52.56 against $5.80 raw: a $46.76 spread, 9.1× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($23.49) 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.
How much is a PSA 10 Jamming Tower worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jamming Tower (Destined Rivals 243/182) sells for about $52.56 versus $5.80 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.1× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jamming Tower?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $52.56, ahead of TAG 10 at $37.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jamming Tower 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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