Is Impostor Professor Oak worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Impostor Professor Oak sells for $1,502 against $79.25 raw: a $1,423 spread, 19× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($239) 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)
- $79.25
- PSA 10
- $1,502
- PSA 9
- $239
- Gem premium
- 19×
- 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 | $1,502 | +$1,398 | +$1,373 | +$1,273 |
| PSA 9 | $239 | +$135 | +$110 | +$9.57 |
| PSA 8 | $83.99 | −$20.26 | −$45.26 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $79.25 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% | $555 | +$425 |
| 50% | $871 | +$741 |
| 75% | $1,186 | +$1,057 |
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 | $1,502 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $224 | −$1,278 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $360 | $94.85 | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $125 | — | — |
| 9 | $70.02 | $15.99 | $29.95 | $12.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $16.90 | $67.00 | $8.84 |
| 8 | $27.92 | $29.50 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $18.66 | — | $5.99 |
| 7 | $34.29 | $10.00 | — | — |
| 6.5 | — | $5.19 | — | — |
| 6 | $9.80 | $4.99 | — | — |
| 5.5 | — | $5.00 | — | — |
| 5 | $34.83 | $5.64 | — | — |
| 4 | $20.40 | $9.00 | — | — |
| 3 | $49.95 | — | — | — |
| 2 | $30.00 | — | — | — |
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Grading Impostor Professor Oak — FAQ
Is Impostor Professor Oak worth grading?
A PSA 10 Impostor Professor Oak sells for $1,502 against $79.25 raw: a $1,423 spread, 19× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($239) 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 Impostor Professor Oak worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Impostor Professor Oak (Base 73/102) sells for about $1,502 versus $79.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 19× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Impostor Professor Oak?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,502, ahead of CGC 10 at $224. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Impostor Professor Oak 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?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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