Is Fisherman worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Fisherman sells for $311 against $13.78 raw: a $297 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.90) 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)
- $13.78
- PSA 10
- $311
- PSA 9
- $39.90
- Gem premium
- 23×
- 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 | $311 | +$272 | +$247 | +$147 |
| PSA 9 | $39.90 | +$1.12 | −$23.88 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $274 | +$235 | +$210 | +$110 |
Net = sale price − $13.78 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% | $108 | +$43.89 |
| 50% | $175 | +$112 |
| 75% | $243 | +$179 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 9%. 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 | $1,774 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $510 | −$1,264 | 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 | BGS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $1,774 | $510 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $53.83 | — |
| 9 | $114 | $16.00 | $305 |
| 8.5 | — | $34.99 | — |
| 8 | $274 | $5.50 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $21.50 | — |
| 7 | $198 | — | — |
| 6 | $20.77 | — | — |
| 5 | $200 | — | — |
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Grading Fisherman — FAQ
Is Fisherman worth grading?
A PSA 10 Fisherman sells for $311 against $13.78 raw: a $297 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.90) 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 Fisherman worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Fisherman (Skyridge 125/144) sells for about $311 versus $13.78 for a raw near-mint copy — a 23× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Fisherman?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,774, ahead of CGC 10 at $510. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Fisherman 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 Fisherman break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Fisherman breaks even when it gems about 9% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $39.90).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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