Is アカマツ worth grading?
Pokémon · テラスタルフェスex · 227/187 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 アカマツ brings $38.73 versus $4.85 raw — a $33.88 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.67) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.85
- PSA 10
- $38.73
- PSA 9
- $18.67
- Gem premium
- 8.0×
- 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 | $38.73 | +$8.88 | −$16.12 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $18.67 | −$11.18 | −$36.18 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $10.00 | −$19.85 | −$44.85 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $4.85 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% | $23.69 | −$31.16 |
| 50% | $28.70 | −$26.15 |
| 75% | $33.72 | −$21.13 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $38.73 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $14.52 | −$24.21 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $13.58 | −$25.15 | 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 アカマツ — FAQ
Is アカマツ worth grading?
A PSA 10 アカマツ brings $38.73 versus $4.85 raw — a $33.88 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.67) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 アカマツ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 アカマツ (テラスタルフェスex 227/187) sells for about $38.73 versus $4.85 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.0× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for アカマツ?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $38.73, ahead of TAG 10 at $14.52. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does アカマツ 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.
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