Is Iron Treads ex worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 53× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Iron Treads ex sells for $44.60 against $0.84 raw: a $43.76 spread, 53× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.94) 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)
- $0.84
- PSA 10
- $44.60
- PSA 9
- $16.94
- Gem premium
- 53×
- As of
- Aug 10, 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 | $44.60 | +$18.76 | −$6.24 | −$106 |
| PSA 9 | $16.94 | −$8.90 | −$33.90 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $7.51 | −$18.33 | −$43.33 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $0.84 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% | $23.86 | −$26.98 |
| 50% | $30.77 | −$20.07 |
| 75% | $37.69 | −$13.16 |
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 | $44.60 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $32.22 | −$12.38 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $11.20 | −$33.40 | 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 Iron Treads ex — FAQ
Is Iron Treads ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Iron Treads ex sells for $44.60 against $0.84 raw: a $43.76 spread, 53× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.94) 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 Iron Treads ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Iron Treads ex (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos 073) sells for about $44.60 versus $0.84 for a raw near-mint copy — a 53× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Iron Treads ex?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $44.60, ahead of CGC 10 at $32.22. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Iron Treads 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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