Is Genie worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Genie sells for $1,179 against $0.20 raw: a $1,179 spread, 5894× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($187) 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)
- $0.20
- PSA 10
- $1,179
- PSA 9
- $187
- Gem premium
- 5894×
- 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 | $1,179 | +$1,154 | +$1,129 | +$1,029 |
| PSA 9 | $187 | +$162 | +$137 | +$37.25 |
| PSA 8 | $7.01 | −$18.19 | −$43.19 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $0.20 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% | $435 | +$385 |
| 50% | $683 | +$633 |
| 75% | $931 | +$881 |
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 | $1,179 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $43.84 | −$1,135 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $15.10 | −$1,164 | 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 | SGC | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $45.99 | $15.10 | $43.84 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $10.00 | — | — |
| 9 | $6.28 | $8.00 | — | $13.33 |
| 8 | $7.01 | — | — | — |
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Grading Genie — FAQ
Is Genie worth grading?
A PSA 10 Genie sells for $1,179 against $0.20 raw: a $1,179 spread, 5894× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($187) 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 Genie worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Genie (The First Chapter 75/204) sells for about $1,179 versus $0.20 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5894× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Genie?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,179, ahead of SGC 10 at $43.84. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Genie 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.
Is your Lorcana card centered well enough to grade?
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