Is Hydrapple ex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Hydrapple ex brings $34.10 versus $3.21 raw — a $30.89 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.74) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.21
- PSA 10
- $34.10
- PSA 9
- $14.74
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 — PSA 10 | $34.10 | +$5.89 | −$19.11 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $14.74 | −$13.47 | −$38.47 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $6.65 | −$21.56 | −$46.56 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $3.21 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% | $19.58 | −$33.63 |
| 50% | $24.42 | −$28.79 |
| 75% | $29.26 | −$23.95 |
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 | $35.00 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $34.10 | −$0.90 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $22.00 | −$13.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $8.54 | −$26.46 | 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 Hydrapple ex — FAQ
Is Hydrapple ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hydrapple ex brings $34.10 versus $3.21 raw — a $30.89 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.74) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Hydrapple ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Hydrapple ex (Stellar Crown 156/142) sells for about $34.10 versus $3.21 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hydrapple ex?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $35.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $34.10. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hydrapple 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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