Is Pinsir worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
CGC 9 copies of Pinsir sell for $24.99, only $24.58 above the $0.41 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.41
- CGC 9
- $24.99
- PSA 9
- $15.00
- Gem premium
- 61×
- 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 — CGC 9 | $24.99 | −$0.42 | −$25.42 | −$125 |
| PSA 9 | $15.00 | −$10.41 | −$35.41 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $0.41 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% | $17.50 | −$32.91 |
| 50% | $19.99 | −$30.42 |
| 75% | $22.49 | −$27.92 |
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 Pinsir — FAQ
Is Pinsir worth grading?
CGC 9 copies of Pinsir sell for $24.99, only $24.58 above the $0.41 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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