Is ブースターex worth grading?
Pokémon · テラスタルフェスex · 202/187 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 ブースターex brings $95.31 versus $52.08 raw — a $43.23 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($43.80) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $52.08
- PSA 10
- $95.31
- PSA 9
- $43.80
- Gem premium
- 1.8×
- 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 | $95.31 | +$18.23 | −$6.77 | −$107 |
| PSA 9 | $43.80 | −$33.28 | −$58.28 | −$158 |
| PSA 8 | $46.82 | −$30.26 | −$55.26 | −$155 |
Net = sale price − $52.08 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% | $56.68 | −$45.40 |
| 50% | $69.56 | −$32.52 |
| 75% | $82.43 | −$19.65 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $180 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| TAG 10 | $113 | −$66.56 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $95.31 | −$84.59 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $91.68 | −$88.22 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $74.46 | −$105 | 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 ブースターex — FAQ
Is ブースターex worth grading?
A PSA 10 ブースターex brings $95.31 versus $52.08 raw — a $43.23 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($43.80) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 ブースターex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 ブースターex (テラスタルフェスex 202/187) sells for about $95.31 versus $52.08 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.8× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for ブースターex?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $180, ahead of TAG 10 at $113. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does ブースターex need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 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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