Is Computer Search worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Computer Search sells for $906 against $120 raw: a $786 spread, 7.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($203) 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)
- $120
- PSA 10
- $906
- PSA 9
- $203
- Gem premium
- 7.6×
- As of
- Aug 10, 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 | $906 | +$761 | +$736 | +$636 |
| PSA 9 | $203 | +$57.82 | +$32.82 | −$67.18 |
| PSA 8 | $203 | +$58.03 | +$33.03 | −$66.97 |
Net = sale price − $120 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% | $379 | +$209 |
| 50% | $554 | +$384 |
| 75% | $730 | +$560 |
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 | $906 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $347 | −$559 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $17.00 | −$889 | 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 | BGS | SGC | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $171 | $80.00 | — | $17.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $40.01 | — | — | — |
| 9 | $80.82 | $17.80 | $22.00 | — | — |
| 8.5 | $10.00 | $21.00 | — | — | $7.00 |
| 8 | $43.26 | $99.64 | — | — | $3.00 |
| 7.5 | — | $5.85 | $6.00 | — | $6.00 |
| 7 | $24.09 | — | — | — | $5.00 |
| 6.5 | — | $5.98 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $83.19 | $4.00 | — | — | — |
| 5 | $25.00 | $4.00 | — | — | — |
| 4 | $69.00 | — | — | — | — |
| 3 | $82.00 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Computer Search — FAQ
Is Computer Search worth grading?
A PSA 10 Computer Search sells for $906 against $120 raw: a $786 spread, 7.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($203) 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 Computer Search worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Computer Search (Base 71/102) sells for about $906 versus $120 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.6× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Computer Search?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $906, ahead of CGC 10 at $347. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Computer Search 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 Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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