Is アブソル worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 アブソル sells for $362 against $19.98 raw: a $342 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($54.07) 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)
- $19.98
- PSA 10
- $362
- PSA 9
- $54.07
- Gem premium
- 18×
- 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 10 | $362 | +$317 | +$292 | +$192 |
| PSA 9 | $54.07 | +$9.09 | −$15.91 | −$116 |
| PSA 8 | $50.07 | +$5.09 | −$19.91 | −$120 |
Net = sale price − $19.98 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% | $131 | +$61.05 |
| 50% | $208 | +$138 |
| 75% | $285 | +$215 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 5%. 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 | $362 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $22.00 | −$340 | 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 アブソル — FAQ
Is アブソル worth grading?
A PSA 10 アブソル sells for $362 against $19.98 raw: a $342 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($54.07) 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 アブソル worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 アブソル (ラセンフォース 033/051) sells for about $362 versus $19.98 for a raw near-mint copy — a 18× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for アブソル?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $362, ahead of CGC 10 at $22.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does アブソル 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 アブソル break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting アブソル breaks even when it gems about 5% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $54.07).
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