Is Dr. Facilier worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Dr. Facilier brings $27.00 versus $0.05 raw — a $26.95 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.33) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.05
- PSA 10
- $27.00
- PSA 9
- $16.33
- Gem premium
- 540×
- 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 | $27.00 | +$1.95 | −$23.05 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $16.33 | −$8.72 | −$33.72 | −$134 |
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% | $19.00 | −$31.05 |
| 50% | $21.66 | −$28.39 |
| 75% | $24.33 | −$25.72 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $172 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $32.21 | −$139 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $32.21 | $15.00 |
| 9.5 | — | $116 |
| 9 | $16.33 | $128 |
| 8.5 | — | $5.00 |
| 7 | $2.00 | $137 |
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Grading Dr. Facilier — FAQ
Is Dr. Facilier worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dr. Facilier brings $27.00 versus $0.05 raw — a $26.95 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.33) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Dr. Facilier worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dr. Facilier (The First Chapter 38/204) sells for about $27.00 versus $0.05 for a raw near-mint copy — a 540× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dr. Facilier?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $172, ahead of PSA 10 at $32.21. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dr. Facilier need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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.
Is your Lorcana card centered well enough to grade?
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