Is Plusle worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A CGC 9 Plusle brings $38.02 versus $11.23 raw — a $26.79 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($20.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $11.23
- CGC 9
- $38.02
- PSA 9
- $20.00
- Gem premium
- 3.4×
- 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 | $38.02 | +$1.79 | −$23.21 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $20.00 | −$16.23 | −$41.23 | −$141 |
| PSA 8 | $19.00 | −$17.23 | −$42.23 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $11.23 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% | $24.51 | −$36.72 |
| 50% | $29.01 | −$32.22 |
| 75% | $33.52 | −$27.71 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $32.99 | 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 | — | $28.08 |
| 9 | $20.00 | $38.02 |
| 8.5 | — | $19.88 |
| 8 | $25.20 | $14.96 |
| 7.5 | — | $9.00 |
| 7 | $10.94 | — |
| 6.5 | — | $14.98 |
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Grading Plusle — FAQ
Is Plusle worth grading?
A CGC 9 Plusle brings $38.02 versus $11.23 raw — a $26.79 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($20.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
What centering does Plusle 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.
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