Is Scoop Up worth grading?
Pokémon · Base Set 2 · 107/130 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Scoop Up brings $43.95 versus $5.47 raw — a $38.48 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($25.24) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.47
- PSA 10
- $43.95
- PSA 9
- $25.24
- Gem premium
- 8.0×
- 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 | $43.95 | +$13.48 | −$11.52 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $25.24 | −$5.23 | −$30.23 | −$130 |
| PSA 8 | $22.68 | −$7.79 | −$32.79 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $5.47 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% | $29.92 | −$25.55 |
| 50% | $34.59 | −$20.88 |
| 75% | $39.27 | −$16.20 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $43.95 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $34.99 | −$8.96 | 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 | $43.95 | $34.99 |
| 9 | $25.24 | $9.70 |
| 8 | $22.68 | — |
| 7 | $6.00 | — |
| 4.5 | — | $9.00 |
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Grading Scoop Up — FAQ
Is Scoop Up worth grading?
A PSA 10 Scoop Up brings $43.95 versus $5.47 raw — a $38.48 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($25.24) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Scoop Up worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Scoop Up (Base Set 2 107/130) sells for about $43.95 versus $5.47 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.0× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Scoop Up?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $43.95, ahead of CGC 10 at $34.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Scoop Up 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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