Is Tropius worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A TAG 10 Tropius brings $27.65 versus $0.05 raw — a $27.60 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($20.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.05
- TAG 10
- $27.65
- PSA 9
- $20.00
- Gem premium
- 553×
- 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 — TAG 10 | $27.65 | +$2.60 | −$22.40 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $20.00 | −$5.05 | −$30.05 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $0.05 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% | $21.91 | −$28.14 |
| 50% | $23.82 | −$26.23 |
| 75% | $25.74 | −$24.31 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $27.65 | best | 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 Tropius — FAQ
Is Tropius worth grading?
A TAG 10 Tropius brings $27.65 versus $0.05 raw — a $27.60 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($20.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
What centering does Tropius need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 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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