Is Serperior ex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Serperior ex brings $94.20 versus $43.75 raw — a $50.45 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($46.76) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $43.75
- PSA 10
- $94.20
- PSA 9
- $46.76
- Gem premium
- 2.2×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $94.20 | +$25.45 | +$0.45 | −$99.55 |
| PSA 9 | $46.76 | −$21.99 | −$46.99 | −$147 |
| PSA 8 | $36.86 | −$31.89 | −$56.89 | −$157 |
Net = sale price − $43.75 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% | $58.62 | −$35.13 |
| 50% | $70.48 | −$23.27 |
| 75% | $82.34 | −$11.41 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 99%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $199 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $94.20 | −$105 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $67.72 | −$131 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $43.48 | −$156 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $28.25 | −$171 | 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 Serperior ex — FAQ
Is Serperior ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Serperior ex brings $94.20 versus $43.75 raw — a $50.45 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($46.76) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Serperior ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Serperior ex (Black Bolt 164/086) sells for about $94.20 versus $43.75 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.2× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Serperior ex?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $199, ahead of PSA 10 at $94.20. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Serperior ex need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 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 Serperior ex break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Serperior ex breaks even when it gems about 99% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $46.76).
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