Is Fire Energy worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Fire Energy sells for $804 against $52.48 raw: a $751 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($140) 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)
- $52.48
- PSA 10
- $804
- PSA 9
- $140
- Gem premium
- 15×
- 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 | $804 | +$726 | +$701 | +$601 |
| PSA 9 | $140 | +$62.13 | +$37.13 | −$62.87 |
| PSA 8 | $60.55 | −$16.93 | −$41.93 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $52.48 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% | $306 | +$203 |
| 50% | $472 | +$369 |
| 75% | $638 | +$535 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $804 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $37.12 | −$767 | 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 | BGS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $113 | $37.12 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $99.99 | $120 |
| 9 | $81.95 | $97.24 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $69.64 | — |
| 8 | $60.55 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $69.99 | — |
| 7 | $48.23 | — | — |
| 6.5 | — | $20.00 | — |
| 6 | $41.03 | — | — |
| 5 | $42.00 | — | — |
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Grading Fire Energy — FAQ
Is Fire Energy worth grading?
A PSA 10 Fire Energy sells for $804 against $52.48 raw: a $751 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($140) 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 Fire Energy worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Fire Energy (Call of Legends 89/95) sells for about $804 versus $52.48 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Fire Energy?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $804, ahead of CGC 10 at $37.12. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Fire Energy 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.
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