Is Cassiopeia worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Cassiopeia brings $106 versus $41.24 raw — a $64.34 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($35.47) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $41.24
- PSA 10
- $106
- PSA 9
- $35.47
- Gem premium
- 2.6×
- 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 | $106 | +$39.34 | +$14.34 | −$85.66 |
| PSA 9 | $35.47 | −$30.77 | −$55.77 | −$156 |
| PSA 8 | $23.52 | −$42.72 | −$67.72 | −$168 |
Net = sale price − $41.24 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% | $53.00 | −$38.24 |
| 50% | $70.53 | −$20.71 |
| 75% | $88.05 | −$3.19 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 80%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $153 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $106 | −$47.07 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $66.06 | −$86.59 | 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 Cassiopeia — FAQ
Is Cassiopeia worth grading?
A PSA 10 Cassiopeia brings $106 versus $41.24 raw — a $64.34 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($35.47) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Cassiopeia worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Cassiopeia (Shrouded Fable 094/064) sells for about $106 versus $41.24 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.6× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Cassiopeia?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $153, ahead of PSA 10 at $106. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Cassiopeia 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.
What gem rate makes grading Cassiopeia break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Cassiopeia breaks even when it gems about 80% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $35.47).
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