Is Serperior worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Serperior sells for $155 against $4.49 raw: a $151 spread, 35× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.44) 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)
- $4.49
- PSA 10
- $155
- PSA 9
- $31.44
- Gem premium
- 35×
- 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 | $155 | +$126 | +$101 | +$0.97 |
| PSA 9 | $31.44 | +$1.95 | −$23.05 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $38.10 | +$8.61 | −$16.39 | −$116 |
Net = sale price − $4.49 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% | $62.45 | +$7.96 |
| 50% | $93.45 | +$38.96 |
| 75% | $124 | +$69.97 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 19%. 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 | $155 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $48.00 | −$107 | 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 | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $155 | — | $48.00 |
| 9.5 | — | $16.00 | — |
| 9 | $31.44 | $28.00 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $6.00 | — |
| 8 | $38.10 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $14.57 | — |
| 7 | $11.48 | — | — |
| 6 | $17.49 | — | — |
| 5 | $4.00 | — | — |
| 4 | $10.00 | — | — |
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Grading Serperior — FAQ
Is Serperior worth grading?
A PSA 10 Serperior sells for $155 against $4.49 raw: a $151 spread, 35× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.44) 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 Serperior worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Serperior (Legendary Treasures RC3/RC25) sells for about $155 versus $4.49 for a raw near-mint copy — a 35× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Serperior?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $155, ahead of SGC 10 at $48.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Serperior 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 Serperior break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Serperior breaks even when it gems about 19% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $31.44).
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