Is サーナイトex worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 10 copies of サーナイトex sell for $196, only $0.00 above the $20,000 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($121) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $20,000
- PSA 10
- $196
- PSA 9
- $121
- Gem premium
- 0.0×
- As of
- Oct 11, 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 | $196 | −$19,829 | −$19,854 | −$19,954 |
| PSA 9 | $121 | −$19,904 | −$19,929 | −$20,029 |
Net = sale price − $20,000 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% | $140 | −$19,910 |
| 50% | $159 | −$19,891 |
| 75% | $177 | −$19,873 |
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 | $231 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| TAG 10 | $203 | −$28.39 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $196 | −$34.90 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $183 | −$48.07 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $70.00 | −$161 | 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 サーナイトex — FAQ
Is サーナイトex worth grading?
PSA 10 copies of サーナイトex sell for $196, only $0.00 above the $20,000 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($121) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
How much is a PSA 10 サーナイトex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 サーナイトex (スカーレットex 101/078) sells for about $196 versus $20,000 for a raw near-mint copy — a 0.0× premium as of Oct 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for サーナイトex?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $231, ahead of TAG 10 at $203. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does サーナイトex 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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