Is Bronzong worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 57× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Bronzong sells for $255 against $4.49 raw: a $251 spread, 57× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.72) 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)
- $4.49
- PSA 10
- $255
- PSA 9
- $24.72
- Gem premium
- 57×
- 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 | $255 | +$226 | +$201 | +$101 |
| PSA 9 | $24.72 | −$4.77 | −$29.77 | −$130 |
| PSA 8 | $22.67 | −$6.82 | −$31.82 | −$132 |
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% | $82.29 | +$27.80 |
| 50% | $140 | +$85.37 |
| 75% | $197 | +$143 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 13%. 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 | $255 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $79.13 | −$176 | 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 | $255 | $79.13 |
| 9.5 | — | $17.00 |
| 9 | $50.58 | $29.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $4.00 |
| 8 | $19.98 | — |
| 7 | $25.32 | — |
| 6 | $8.00 | — |
| 5 | $10.53 | — |
| 4.5 | — | $5.00 |
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Grading Bronzong — FAQ
Is Bronzong worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bronzong sells for $255 against $4.49 raw: a $251 spread, 57× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.72) 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 Bronzong worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Bronzong (Mysterious Treasures 6/123) sells for about $255 versus $4.49 for a raw near-mint copy — a 57× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Bronzong?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $255, ahead of CGC 10 at $79.13. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Bronzong 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 Bronzong break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Bronzong breaks even when it gems about 13% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $24.72).
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