Is サーフゴーex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 サーフゴーex brings $44.87 versus $6.38 raw — a $38.49 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($22.74) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $6.38
- PSA 10
- $44.87
- PSA 9
- $22.74
- Gem premium
- 7.0×
- 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 | $44.87 | +$13.49 | −$11.51 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $22.74 | −$8.64 | −$33.64 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $20.28 | −$11.10 | −$36.10 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $6.38 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% | $28.27 | −$28.11 |
| 50% | $33.80 | −$22.57 |
| 75% | $39.34 | −$17.04 |
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 | $83.58 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| TAG 10 | $51.89 | −$31.69 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $44.87 | −$38.71 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $33.00 | −$50.58 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $22.46 | −$61.12 | 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 サーフゴーex — FAQ
Is サーフゴーex worth grading?
A PSA 10 サーフゴーex brings $44.87 versus $6.38 raw — a $38.49 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($22.74) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 サーフゴーex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 サーフゴーex (テラスタルフェスex 220/187) sells for about $44.87 versus $6.38 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.0× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for サーフゴーex?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $83.58, ahead of TAG 10 at $51.89. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does サーフゴー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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