Is キバナ worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 キバナ brings $2,180 versus $1,100 raw — a $1,080 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($8.69) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $1,100
- PSA 10
- $2,180
- PSA 9
- $8.69
- Gem premium
- 2.0×
- 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 | $2,180 | +$1,055 | +$1,030 | +$930 |
| PSA 9 | $8.69 | −$1,116 | −$1,141 | −$1,241 |
Net = sale price − $1,100 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% | $552 | −$598 |
| 50% | $1,094 | −$55.65 |
| 75% | $1,637 | +$487 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 53%. 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 | $2,180 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $35.00 | −$2,145 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| BGS 10 | $17.00 | −$2,163 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| CGC 10 | $7.00 | −$2,173 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $2,180 | $7.00 | $17.00 | $35.00 |
| 9.5 | — | $8.39 | $9.04 | — |
| 9 | $8.69 | $3.27 | $24.40 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $9.94 | — | — |
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Grading キバナ — FAQ
Is キバナ worth grading?
A PSA 10 キバナ brings $2,180 versus $1,100 raw — a $1,080 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($8.69) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 キバナ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 キバナ (VSTARユニバース 237/172) sells for about $2,180 versus $1,100 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.0× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for キバナ?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $2,180, ahead of TAG 10 at $35.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does キバナ 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 キバナ break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting キバナ breaks even when it gems about 53% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $8.69).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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