Is Caitlin worth grading?
Pokémon · Plasma Blast · 78/101 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 8 Caitlin brings $39.99 versus $0.30 raw — a $39.69 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.30
- PSA 8
- $39.99
- PSA 9
- $15.00
- Gem premium
- 133×
- 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 8 | $39.99 | +$14.69 | −$10.31 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $15.00 | −$10.30 | −$35.30 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $39.99 | +$14.69 | −$10.31 | −$110 |
Net = sale price − $0.30 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% | $21.25 | −$29.05 |
| 50% | $27.50 | −$22.80 |
| 75% | $33.74 | −$16.56 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Caitlin — FAQ
Is Caitlin worth grading?
A PSA 8 Caitlin brings $39.99 versus $0.30 raw — a $39.69 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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