Is Grimer worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 333× premium in CGC 10
A CGC 10 Grimer sells for $79.99 against $0.24 raw: a $79.75 spread, 333× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.24
- CGC 10
- $79.99
- Gem premium
- 333×
- 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 10 | $79.99 | +$54.75 | +$29.75 | −$70.25 |
| PSA 8 | $19.50 | −$5.74 | −$30.74 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $0.24 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $79.99 | best | 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 | — | $79.99 |
| 8.5 | — | $19.94 |
| 8 | $19.50 | $2.00 |
| 6.5 | — | $6.00 |
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Grading Grimer — FAQ
Is Grimer worth grading?
A CGC 10 Grimer sells for $79.99 against $0.24 raw: a $79.75 spread, 333× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
What centering does Grimer need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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