Is シャワーズex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 シャワーズex brings $124 versus $84.54 raw — a $39.82 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($65.98) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $84.54
- PSA 10
- $124
- PSA 9
- $65.98
- Gem premium
- 1.5×
- 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 | $124 | +$14.82 | −$10.18 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $65.98 | −$43.56 | −$68.56 | −$169 |
| PSA 8 | $57.82 | −$51.72 | −$76.72 | −$177 |
Net = sale price − $84.54 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% | $80.58 | −$53.97 |
| 50% | $95.17 | −$39.37 |
| 75% | $110 | −$24.78 |
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 | $145 | −$34.38 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $124 | −$55.28 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $89.10 | −$90.54 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $124 | $89.10 | $180 | $145 | $109 |
| 9.5 | — | $37.36 | $72.32 | — | — |
| 9 | $65.98 | $62.86 | $44.09 | $78.43 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $36.85 | — | — | — |
| 8 | $57.82 | $31.97 | — | — | — |
| 7 | $40.07 | — | — | — | — |
| 6.5 | — | $46.00 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $35.00 | — | — | — | — |
| 5 | $34.00 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading シャワーズex — FAQ
Is シャワーズex worth grading?
A PSA 10 シャワーズex brings $124 versus $84.54 raw — a $39.82 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($65.98) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 シャワーズex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 シャワーズex (テラスタルフェスex 205/187) sells for about $124 versus $84.54 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.5× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for シャワーズex?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $180, ahead of TAG 10 at $145. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does シャワーズ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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