Is サンダースex worth grading?
Pokémon · テラスタルフェスex · 052/187 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 31× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 サンダースex sells for $43.74 against $1.43 raw: a $42.31 spread, 31× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($23.21) 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)
- $1.43
- PSA 10
- $43.74
- PSA 9
- $23.21
- Gem premium
- 31×
- 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 | $43.74 | +$17.31 | −$7.69 | −$108 |
| PSA 9 | $23.21 | −$3.22 | −$28.22 | −$128 |
| PSA 8 | $15.70 | −$10.73 | −$35.73 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $1.43 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% | $28.34 | −$23.09 |
| 50% | $33.48 | −$17.95 |
| 75% | $38.61 | −$12.82 |
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 | $43.74 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $38.90 | −$4.84 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| BGS 10 | $38.47 | −$5.27 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| SGC 10 | $19.50 | −$24.24 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $11.87 | −$31.87 | 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 サンダースex — FAQ
Is サンダースex worth grading?
A PSA 10 サンダースex sells for $43.74 against $1.43 raw: a $42.31 spread, 31× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($23.21) 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 サンダースex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 サンダースex (テラスタルフェスex 052/187) sells for about $43.74 versus $1.43 for a raw near-mint copy — a 31× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for サンダースex?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $43.74, ahead of TAG 10 at $38.90. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does サンダースex 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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