Is Friends in Galar worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Friends in Galar brings $47.55 versus $10.24 raw — a $37.31 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.42) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $10.24
- PSA 10
- $47.55
- PSA 9
- $14.42
- Gem premium
- 4.6×
- 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 | $47.55 | +$12.31 | −$12.69 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $14.42 | −$20.82 | −$45.82 | −$146 |
| PSA 8 | $9.60 | −$25.64 | −$50.64 | −$151 |
Net = sale price − $10.24 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% | $22.70 | −$37.54 |
| 50% | $30.98 | −$29.26 |
| 75% | $39.27 | −$20.97 |
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 | $47.55 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $18.87 | −$28.68 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $11.01 | −$36.54 | 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 Friends in Galar — FAQ
Is Friends in Galar worth grading?
A PSA 10 Friends in Galar brings $47.55 versus $10.24 raw — a $37.31 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.42) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Friends in Galar worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Friends in Galar (Silver Tempest Trainer Gallery TG23/TG30) sells for about $47.55 versus $10.24 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.6× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Friends in Galar?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $47.55, ahead of CGC 10 at $18.87. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Friends in Galar 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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