Is Captain worth grading?
Disney Lorcana · The First Chapter · 106/204 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Captain sells for $29.90 against $0.05 raw: a $29.85 spread, 598× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.00) 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)
- $0.05
- PSA 10
- $29.90
- PSA 9
- $30.00
- Gem premium
- 598×
- As of
- Aug 9, 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 | $29.90 | +$4.85 | −$20.15 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $30.00 | +$4.95 | −$20.05 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $4.00 | −$21.05 | −$46.05 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $0.05 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% | $29.98 | −$20.07 |
| 50% | $29.95 | −$20.10 |
| 75% | $29.92 | −$20.13 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $28.80 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $17.93 | −$10.87 | 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 Captain — FAQ
Is Captain worth grading?
A PSA 10 Captain sells for $29.90 against $0.05 raw: a $29.85 spread, 598× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.00) 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 Captain worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Captain (The First Chapter 106/204) sells for about $29.90 versus $0.05 for a raw near-mint copy — a 598× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Captain?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $28.80, ahead of CGC 10 at $17.93. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Captain 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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