Is Gloom worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Gloom sells for $126 against $0.86 raw: a $125 spread, 147× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.07) 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)
- $0.86
- PSA 10
- $126
- PSA 9
- $31.07
- Gem premium
- 147×
- 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 | $126 | +$100 | +$75.14 | −$24.86 |
| PSA 9 | $31.07 | +$5.21 | −$19.79 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $20.00 | −$5.86 | −$30.86 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $0.86 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% | $54.80 | +$3.94 |
| 50% | $78.53 | +$27.67 |
| 75% | $102 | +$51.41 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 21%. 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 | $174 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $65.54 | −$108 | 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 | $174 | $65.54 |
| 9.5 | — | $22.47 |
| 9 | $31.57 | $36.13 |
| 8.5 | — | $13.01 |
| 8 | $57.68 | — |
| 7 | $35.00 | — |
| 6 | $6.00 | — |
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Grading Gloom — FAQ
Is Gloom worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gloom sells for $126 against $0.86 raw: a $125 spread, 147× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.07) 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 Gloom worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gloom (Unseen Forces 58/115) sells for about $126 versus $0.86 for a raw near-mint copy — a 147× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gloom?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $174, ahead of CGC 10 at $65.54. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gloom 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 Gloom break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Gloom breaks even when it gems about 21% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $31.07).
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