Is Warp Energy worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 53× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Warp Energy sells for $95.00 against $1.79 raw: a $93.21 spread, 53× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.00) 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)
- $1.79
- PSA 10
- $95.00
- PSA 9
- $20.00
- Gem premium
- 53×
- 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 | $95.00 | +$68.21 | +$43.21 | −$56.79 |
| PSA 9 | $20.00 | −$6.79 | −$31.79 | −$132 |
| PSA 8 | $29.86 | +$3.07 | −$21.93 | −$122 |
Net = sale price − $1.79 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% | $38.75 | −$13.04 |
| 50% | $57.50 | +$5.71 |
| 75% | $76.25 | +$24.46 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 42%. 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 | $109 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $37.20 | −$71.72 | 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 | $109 | $37.20 |
| 9 | $47.98 | $8.09 |
| 8 | $29.86 | $19.50 |
| 7 | $15.50 | $16.50 |
| 5 | $14.00 | — |
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Grading Warp Energy — FAQ
Is Warp Energy worth grading?
A PSA 10 Warp Energy sells for $95.00 against $1.79 raw: a $93.21 spread, 53× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.00) 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.
How much is a PSA 10 Warp Energy worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Warp Energy (Aquapolis 147/147) sells for about $95.00 versus $1.79 for a raw near-mint copy — a 53× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Warp Energy?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $109, ahead of CGC 10 at $37.20. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Warp Energy 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 Warp Energy break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Warp Energy breaks even when it gems about 42% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $20.00).
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