Is タイム worth grading?
Pokémon · テラスタルフェスex · 193/187 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 49× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 タイム sells for $53.73 against $1.09 raw: a $52.64 spread, 49× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($6.94) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.09
- PSA 10
- $53.73
- PSA 9
- $6.94
- Gem premium
- 49×
- 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 | $53.73 | +$27.64 | +$2.64 | −$97.36 |
| PSA 9 | $6.94 | −$19.15 | −$44.15 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $1.09 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% | $18.64 | −$32.45 |
| 50% | $30.33 | −$20.76 |
| 75% | $42.03 | −$9.06 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 94%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $53.73 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $11.52 | −$42.21 | 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 タイム — FAQ
Is タイム worth grading?
A PSA 10 タイム sells for $53.73 against $1.09 raw: a $52.64 spread, 49× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($6.94) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 タイム worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 タイム (テラスタルフェスex 193/187) sells for about $53.73 versus $1.09 for a raw near-mint copy — a 49× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for タイム?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $53.73, ahead of CGC 10 at $11.52. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does タイム 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.
What gem rate makes grading タイム break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting タイム breaks even when it gems about 94% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $6.94).
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