Is Grass Energy worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A CGC 9 Grass Energy brings $27.00 versus $0.34 raw — a $26.66 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.02) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.34
- CGC 9
- $27.00
- PSA 9
- $14.02
- Gem premium
- 79×
- 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 | $27.00 | +$1.66 | −$23.34 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $14.02 | −$11.32 | −$36.32 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $8.00 | −$17.34 | −$42.34 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $0.34 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% | $17.27 | −$33.08 |
| 50% | $20.51 | −$29.83 |
| 75% | $23.75 | −$26.59 |
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 | $23.53 | 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.
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Grading Grass Energy — FAQ
Is Grass Energy worth grading?
A CGC 9 Grass Energy brings $27.00 versus $0.34 raw — a $26.66 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.02) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
What centering does Grass Energy 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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