Is Terapagos ex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Terapagos ex brings $30.32 versus $0.86 raw — a $29.46 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.86
- PSA 10
- $30.32
- PSA 9
- $11.00
- Gem premium
- 35×
- 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 | $30.32 | +$4.46 | −$20.54 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $11.00 | −$14.86 | −$39.86 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $7.07 | −$18.79 | −$43.79 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $0.86 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% | $15.83 | −$35.03 |
| 50% | $20.66 | −$30.20 |
| 75% | $25.49 | −$25.37 |
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 | $179 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $30.32 | −$149 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $17.12 | −$162 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $15.30 | −$164 | 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 Terapagos ex — FAQ
Is Terapagos ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Terapagos ex brings $30.32 versus $0.86 raw — a $29.46 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Terapagos ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Terapagos ex (Stellar Crown 128/142) sells for about $30.32 versus $0.86 for a raw near-mint copy — a 35× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Terapagos ex?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $179, ahead of PSA 10 at $30.32. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Terapagos ex 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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