Is Boss's Orders worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 6.2× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Boss's Orders sells for $75.91 against $12.17 raw: a $63.74 spread, 6.2× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.86) 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)
- $12.17
- PSA 10
- $75.91
- PSA 9
- $15.86
- Gem premium
- 6.2×
- 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 | $75.91 | +$38.74 | +$13.74 | −$86.26 |
| PSA 9 | $15.86 | −$21.31 | −$46.31 | −$146 |
| PSA 8 | $19.99 | −$17.18 | −$42.18 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $12.17 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% | $30.87 | −$31.30 |
| 50% | $45.88 | −$16.29 |
| 75% | $60.90 | −$1.27 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 77%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $100 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $75.91 | −$24.46 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $19.42 | −$80.95 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $3.00 | −$97.37 | 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 | SGC | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $75.91 | $19.42 | $3.00 | $100 |
| 9.5 | — | $10.51 | — | — |
| 9 | $15.86 | — | — | — |
| 8 | $19.99 | — | — | — |
| 7 | $9.99 | — | — | — |
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Grading Boss's Orders — FAQ
Is Boss's Orders worth grading?
A PSA 10 Boss's Orders sells for $75.91 against $12.17 raw: a $63.74 spread, 6.2× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.86) 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 Boss's Orders worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Boss's Orders (SWSH Black Star Promos) sells for about $75.91 versus $12.17 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.2× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Boss's Orders?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $100, ahead of PSA 10 at $75.91. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Boss's Orders 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.
What gem rate makes grading Boss's Orders break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Boss's Orders breaks even when it gems about 77% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $15.86).
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