Is Tulip worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Tulip brings $35.00 versus $0.21 raw — a $34.79 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.21
- PSA 10
- $35.00
- Gem premium
- 167×
- 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 | $35.00 | +$9.79 | −$15.21 | −$115 |
Net = sale price − $0.21 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 | $35.00 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1.50 | −$33.50 | 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 Tulip — FAQ
Is Tulip worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tulip brings $35.00 versus $0.21 raw — a $34.79 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
How much is a PSA 10 Tulip worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tulip (Paradox Rift 181/182) sells for about $35.00 versus $0.21 for a raw near-mint copy — a 167× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tulip?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $35.00, ahead of CGC 10 at $1.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tulip 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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