Is Random Receiver worth grading?
Pokémon · Plasma Storm · 138/135 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 9 Random Receiver sells for $112 against $42.37 raw: a $70.10 spread, 2.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($112) 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)
- $42.37
- PSA 9
- $112
- PSA 9
- $112
- Gem premium
- 2.7×
- 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 9 | $112 | +$45.10 | +$20.10 | −$79.90 |
| PSA 9 | $112 | +$45.10 | +$20.10 | −$79.90 |
| PSA 8 | $49.04 | −$18.33 | −$43.33 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $42.37 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% | $112 | +$20.10 |
| 50% | $112 | +$20.10 |
| 75% | $112 | +$20.10 |
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 Random Receiver — FAQ
Is Random Receiver worth grading?
A PSA 9 Random Receiver sells for $112 against $42.37 raw: a $70.10 spread, 2.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($112) 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.
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