Is Sneasel worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 101× premium in CGC 10
A CGC 10 Sneasel sells for $44.52 against $0.44 raw: a $44.08 spread, 101× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($9.00) 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)
- $0.44
- CGC 10
- $44.52
- PSA 9
- $9.00
- Gem premium
- 101×
- 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 | $44.52 | +$19.08 | −$5.92 | −$106 |
| PSA 9 | $9.00 | −$16.44 | −$41.44 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $0.44 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% | $17.88 | −$32.56 |
| 50% | $26.76 | −$23.68 |
| 75% | $35.64 | −$14.80 |
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 | $44.52 | 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 | — | $44.52 |
| 9.5 | — | $9.97 |
| 9 | $9.00 | $6.89 |
| 8.5 | — | $8.00 |
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Grading Sneasel — FAQ
Is Sneasel worth grading?
A CGC 10 Sneasel sells for $44.52 against $0.44 raw: a $44.08 spread, 101× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($9.00) 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.
What centering does Sneasel 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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