SV04: Paradox Rift Sandy Shocks ex 228/182: PSA 9 vs PSA 10
The PSA 10 to PSA 9 spread on SV04: Paradox Rift Sandy Shocks ex 228/182 is a meaningful PSA 10 premium: $37, with PSA 10 copies trading at 2.7x a PSA 9. Based on the most recent PSA 10 sale of $47.81 on May 25, 2026, the math leans toward holding the 9: expected value turns negative at conservative upgrade probabilities once the resub fee is in.
PSA 10
$58.91
Last sale $47.81 on
PSA 9
$21.50
Last sale $21.50 on
PSA 8
$10.00
Last sale $10.00 on
The Spread
The PSA 9 to PSA 10 spread on Sandy Shocks ex 228/182 (SV04: Paradox Rift).
$37
Dollar gap, PSA 9 to PSA 10
2.7x
PSA 10 sells for 2.7x a PSA 9
Three-Outcome EV Calculator
15%
70%
15%
Defaults are conservative starting points. Adjust based on the specific slab. A borderline 9 with strong centering plays differently than a 9 with edge wear.
PSA 10 outcome (sale price minus resub minus acquisition)
$0
PSA 9 outcome (regrade, no upgrade)
$0
PSA 8 outcome (downgrade, slower sell, tied capital)
$0
Expected Value
$0
Math favors holding the 9
SV04: Paradox Rift 228/182 Sandy Shocks ex is a modern-era release from 2023. The gap between its PSA 9 and PSA 10 prices is $37.
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