Is Grimer worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Grimer brings $40.05 versus $0.67 raw — a $39.38 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.20) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.67
- PSA 10
- $40.05
- PSA 9
- $19.20
- Gem premium
- 60×
- 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 | $40.05 | +$14.38 | −$10.62 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $19.20 | −$6.47 | −$31.47 | −$131 |
| PSA 8 | $12.02 | −$13.65 | −$38.65 | −$139 |
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% | $24.41 | −$26.26 |
| 50% | $29.63 | −$21.05 |
| 75% | $34.84 | −$15.83 |
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 | $993 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $287 | −$707 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $993 | $287 | — | $59.39 |
| 9.5 | — | $250 | $1,795 | — |
| 9 | $226 | $184 | — | — |
| 8.5 | $132 | $74.42 | $90.00 | — |
| 8 | $146 | $50.19 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $47.95 | — | — |
| 7 | $78.13 | — | — | — |
| 6.5 | — | $42.00 | — | — |
| 6 | $48.85 | — | — | — |
| 5.5 | — | $40.00 | — | — |
| 5 | $150 | — | — | — |
| 4 | $31.68 | — | — | — |
| 3 | $50.03 | — | — | — |
| 2 | $49.91 | — | — | — |
| 1 | $99.67 | — | — | — |
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Grading Grimer — FAQ
Is Grimer worth grading?
A PSA 10 Grimer brings $40.05 versus $0.67 raw — a $39.38 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.20) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Grimer worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Grimer (Legendary Collection 78/110) sells for about $40.05 versus $0.67 for a raw near-mint copy — a 60× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Grimer?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $993, ahead of CGC 10 at $287. 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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