Is Scream Tail worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 23× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Scream Tail sells for $140 against $6.14 raw: a $133 spread, 23× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.63) 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)
- $6.14
- PSA 10
- $140
- PSA 9
- $21.63
- Gem premium
- 23×
- As of
- Oct 7, 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 | $140 | +$108 | +$83.49 | −$16.51 |
| PSA 9 | $21.63 | −$9.51 | −$34.51 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $14.05 | −$17.09 | −$42.09 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $6.14 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% | $51.13 | −$5.01 |
| 50% | $80.63 | +$24.49 |
| 75% | $110 | +$53.99 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 29%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $140 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $78.95 | −$60.68 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $36.21 | −$103 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $15.64 | −$124 | 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 Scream Tail — FAQ
Is Scream Tail worth grading?
A PSA 10 Scream Tail sells for $140 against $6.14 raw: a $133 spread, 23× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.63) 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 Scream Tail worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Scream Tail (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos 065) sells for about $140 versus $6.14 for a raw near-mint copy — a 23× premium as of Oct 7, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Scream Tail?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $140, ahead of TAG 10 at $78.95. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Scream Tail 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.
What gem rate makes grading Scream Tail break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Scream Tail breaks even when it gems about 29% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $21.63).
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