Is Powerglass worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Powerglass brings $49.30 versus $19.35 raw — a $29.95 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($24.49) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $19.35
- PSA 10
- $49.30
- PSA 9
- $24.49
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- 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 | $49.30 | +$4.95 | −$20.05 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $24.49 | −$19.86 | −$44.86 | −$145 |
| PSA 8 | $14.00 | −$30.35 | −$55.35 | −$155 |
Net = sale price − $19.35 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% | $30.69 | −$38.66 |
| 50% | $36.89 | −$32.46 |
| 75% | $43.10 | −$26.25 |
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 | $73.09 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $49.30 | −$23.79 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $21.00 | −$52.09 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $4.00 | −$69.09 | 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 Powerglass — FAQ
Is Powerglass worth grading?
A PSA 10 Powerglass brings $49.30 versus $19.35 raw — a $29.95 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($24.49) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Powerglass worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Powerglass (Shrouded Fable 097/064) sells for about $49.30 versus $19.35 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.5× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Powerglass?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $73.09, ahead of PSA 10 at $49.30. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Powerglass 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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