Is Scoop Up worth grading?
Pokémon · Base Set 2 · 107/130 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Scoop Up sells for $81.14 against $5.27 raw: a $75.87 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.41) 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)
- $5.27
- PSA 10
- $81.14
- PSA 9
- $30.41
- Gem premium
- 15×
- As of
- Sep 27, 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 | $81.14 | +$50.87 | +$25.87 | −$74.13 |
| PSA 9 | $30.41 | +$0.14 | −$24.86 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $23.19 | −$7.08 | −$32.08 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $5.27 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% | $43.09 | −$12.18 |
| 50% | $55.77 | +$0.50 |
| 75% | $68.46 | +$13.19 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 49%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $81.14 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $34.99 | −$46.15 | 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.
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Grading Scoop Up — FAQ
Is Scoop Up worth grading?
A PSA 10 Scoop Up sells for $81.14 against $5.27 raw: a $75.87 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.41) 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 Scoop Up worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Scoop Up (Base Set 2 107/130) sells for about $81.14 versus $5.27 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Scoop Up?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $81.14, 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.
What gem rate makes grading Scoop Up break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Scoop Up breaks even when it gems about 49% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $30.41).
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