Is Gorebyss worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Gorebyss sells for $153 against $0.51 raw: a $152 spread, 300× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.99) 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)
- $0.51
- PSA 10
- $153
- PSA 9
- $49.99
- Gem premium
- 300×
- 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 | $153 | +$127 | +$102 | +$2.49 |
| PSA 9 | $49.99 | +$24.48 | −$0.52 | −$101 |
Net = sale price − $0.51 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% | $75.74 | +$25.23 |
| 50% | $101 | +$50.98 |
| 75% | $127 | +$76.74 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 1%. 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 | $300 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $23.21 | −$277 | 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 | $300 | $23.21 |
| 9.5 | — | $8.33 |
| 9 | $49.99 | $8.97 |
| 8.5 | — | $12.96 |
| 7 | $14.99 | — |
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Grading Gorebyss — FAQ
Is Gorebyss worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gorebyss sells for $153 against $0.51 raw: a $152 spread, 300× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.99) 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 Gorebyss worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gorebyss (Great Encounters 38/106) sells for about $153 versus $0.51 for a raw near-mint copy — a 300× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gorebyss?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $300, ahead of CGC 10 at $23.21. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gorebyss 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 Gorebyss break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Gorebyss breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $49.99).
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