Is Charlotte Katakuri worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Charlotte Katakuri brings $37.36 versus $0.21 raw — a $37.15 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.74) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.21
- PSA 10
- $37.36
- PSA 9
- $11.74
- Gem premium
- 178×
- As of
- Nov 6, 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 | $37.36 | +$12.15 | −$12.85 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $11.74 | −$13.47 | −$38.47 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $0.21 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% | $18.14 | −$32.06 |
| 50% | $24.55 | −$25.66 |
| 75% | $30.95 | −$19.26 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $144 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $120 | −$24.64 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
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 Charlotte Katakuri — FAQ
Is Charlotte Katakuri worth grading?
A PSA 10 Charlotte Katakuri brings $37.36 versus $0.21 raw — a $37.15 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.74) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Charlotte Katakuri worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Charlotte Katakuri (Pillars of Strength OP03-099) sells for about $37.36 versus $0.21 for a raw near-mint copy — a 178× premium as of Nov 6, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Charlotte Katakuri?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $144, ahead of BGS 10 at $120. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Charlotte Katakuri 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.
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