Is シェイミ worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 シェイミ brings $34.40 versus $7.41 raw — a $26.99 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.15) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $7.41
- PSA 10
- $34.40
- PSA 9
- $13.15
- Gem premium
- 4.6×
- 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 | $34.40 | +$1.99 | −$23.01 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $13.15 | −$19.26 | −$44.26 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $7.41 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% | $18.46 | −$38.95 |
| 50% | $23.77 | −$33.64 |
| 75% | $29.09 | −$28.32 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $44.42 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $34.40 | −$10.02 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $20.77 | −$23.65 | 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 シェイミ — FAQ
Is シェイミ worth grading?
A PSA 10 シェイミ brings $34.40 versus $7.41 raw — a $26.99 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.15) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 シェイミ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 シェイミ (熱風のアリーナ 066/063) sells for about $34.40 versus $7.41 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.6× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for シェイミ?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $44.42, ahead of PSA 10 at $34.40. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does シェイミ need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 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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