Is Stantler worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 103× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Stantler sells for $89.66 against $0.87 raw: a $88.79 spread, 103× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($1.25) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.87
- PSA 10
- $89.66
- PSA 9
- $1.25
- Gem premium
- 103×
- 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 | $89.66 | +$63.79 | +$38.79 | −$61.21 |
| PSA 9 | $1.25 | −$24.62 | −$49.62 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $0.87 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% | $23.35 | −$27.52 |
| 50% | $45.45 | −$5.41 |
| 75% | $67.56 | +$16.69 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 56%. 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 | $89.66 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $10.56 | −$79.10 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $89.66 | $10.56 |
| 9.5 | — | $5.00 |
| 9 | $1.25 | $11.47 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Stantler — FAQ
Is Stantler worth grading?
A PSA 10 Stantler sells for $89.66 against $0.87 raw: a $88.79 spread, 103× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($1.25) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Stantler worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Stantler (Pokémon TCG Classic - Charizard 016/034) sells for about $89.66 versus $0.87 for a raw near-mint copy — a 103× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Stantler?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $89.66, ahead of CGC 10 at $10.56. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Stantler 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 Stantler break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Stantler breaks even when it gems about 56% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $1.25).
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