Is Grimer worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 61× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Grimer sells for $41.10 against $0.67 raw: a $40.43 spread, 61× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.36) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.67
- PSA 10
- $41.10
- PSA 9
- $18.36
- Gem premium
- 61×
- As of
- Oct 3, 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 | $41.10 | +$15.43 | −$9.57 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $18.36 | −$7.31 | −$32.31 | −$132 |
| PSA 8 | $12.60 | −$13.07 | −$38.07 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $0.67 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% | $24.05 | −$26.63 |
| 50% | $29.73 | −$20.94 |
| 75% | $35.42 | −$15.25 |
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 | $3,044 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $293 | −$2,751 | 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 Grimer — FAQ
Is Grimer worth grading?
A PSA 10 Grimer sells for $41.10 against $0.67 raw: a $40.43 spread, 61× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.36) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Grimer worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Grimer (Legendary Collection 78/110) sells for about $41.10 versus $0.67 for a raw near-mint copy — a 61× premium as of Oct 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Grimer?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $3,044, ahead of CGC 10 at $293. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Grimer 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.
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