Is Tyme worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Tyme brings $26.30 versus $0.58 raw — a $25.72 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.95) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.58
- PSA 10
- $26.30
- PSA 9
- $15.95
- Gem premium
- 45×
- 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 | $26.30 | +$0.72 | −$24.28 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $15.95 | −$9.63 | −$34.63 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $10.52 | −$15.06 | −$40.06 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $0.58 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% | $18.54 | −$32.04 |
| 50% | $21.13 | −$29.45 |
| 75% | $23.71 | −$26.87 |
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 | $26.30 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $18.50 | −$7.80 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| SGC 10 | $10.50 | −$15.80 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $5.57 | −$20.73 | 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 Tyme — FAQ
Is Tyme worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tyme brings $26.30 versus $0.58 raw — a $25.72 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.95) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Tyme worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tyme (Prismatic Evolutions 143/131) sells for about $26.30 versus $0.58 for a raw near-mint copy — a 45× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tyme?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $26.30, ahead of TAG 10 at $18.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tyme 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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