Is Seel worth grading?
Pokémon · Base Set 2 · 61/130 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Seel brings $34.97 versus $0.82 raw — a $34.15 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.18) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.82
- PSA 10
- $34.97
- PSA 9
- $19.18
- Gem premium
- 43×
- 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 | $34.97 | +$9.15 | −$15.85 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $19.18 | −$6.64 | −$31.64 | −$132 |
| PSA 8 | $11.00 | −$14.82 | −$39.82 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $0.82 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% | $23.13 | −$27.69 |
| 50% | $27.07 | −$23.75 |
| 75% | $31.02 | −$19.80 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $67.00 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $34.97 | −$32.03 | 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 | $34.97 | $67.00 |
| 9 | $19.18 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $9.49 |
| 8 | $11.00 | $7.20 |
| 7 | $31.95 | $18.00 |
| 5 | $6.00 | — |
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Grading Seel — FAQ
Is Seel worth grading?
A PSA 10 Seel brings $34.97 versus $0.82 raw — a $34.15 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.18) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Seel worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Seel (Base Set 2 61/130) sells for about $34.97 versus $0.82 for a raw near-mint copy — a 43× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Seel?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $67.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $34.97. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Seel need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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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