Is Cinderace worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 7.3× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Cinderace sells for $46.56 against $6.40 raw: a $40.16 spread, 7.3× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($25.17) 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)
- $6.40
- PSA 10
- $46.56
- PSA 9
- $25.17
- Gem premium
- 7.3×
- 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 | $46.56 | +$15.16 | −$9.84 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $25.17 | −$6.23 | −$31.23 | −$131 |
| PSA 8 | $14.97 | −$16.43 | −$41.43 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $6.40 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% | $30.52 | −$25.88 |
| 50% | $35.87 | −$20.53 |
| 75% | $41.21 | −$15.19 |
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 | $60.89 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $46.56 | −$14.33 | 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 Cinderace — FAQ
Is Cinderace worth grading?
A PSA 10 Cinderace sells for $46.56 against $6.40 raw: a $40.16 spread, 7.3× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($25.17) 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 Cinderace worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Cinderace (Shining Fates Shiny Vault SV017/SV122) sells for about $46.56 versus $6.40 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.3× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Cinderace?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $60.89, ahead of PSA 10 at $46.56. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Cinderace 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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