Is サンダース worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 サンダース sells for $85.48 against $6.82 raw: a $78.66 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($38.34) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $6.82
- PSA 10
- $85.48
- PSA 9
- $38.34
- Gem premium
- 13×
- 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 | $85.48 | +$53.66 | +$28.66 | −$71.34 |
| PSA 9 | $38.34 | +$6.52 | −$18.48 | −$118 |
Net = sale price − $6.82 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% | $50.13 | −$6.70 |
| 50% | $61.91 | +$5.09 |
| 75% | $73.69 | +$16.88 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 39%. 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 | $165 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $89.83 | −$75.12 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
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 | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $165 | $89.83 | $36.84 |
| 9 | $21.97 | — | — |
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Grading サンダース — FAQ
Is サンダース worth grading?
A PSA 10 サンダース sells for $85.48 against $6.82 raw: a $78.66 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($38.34) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 サンダース worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 サンダース (バンデットリング 026/081) sells for about $85.48 versus $6.82 for a raw near-mint copy — a 13× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for サンダース?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $165, ahead of TAG 10 at $89.83. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does サンダース 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 サンダース break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting サンダース breaks even when it gems about 39% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $38.34).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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