Is Energy Recycle System worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 8 Energy Recycle System brings $34.92 versus $0.65 raw — a $34.27 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($24.07) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.65
- PSA 8
- $34.92
- PSA 9
- $24.07
- Gem premium
- 54×
- 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 8 | $34.92 | +$9.27 | −$15.73 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $24.07 | −$1.58 | −$26.58 | −$127 |
| PSA 8 | $34.92 | +$9.27 | −$15.73 | −$116 |
Net = sale price − $0.65 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% | $26.78 | −$23.87 |
| 50% | $29.50 | −$21.15 |
| 75% | $32.21 | −$18.44 |
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 | $19.02 | 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 | — | $19.02 |
| 9.5 | — | $12.42 |
| 9 | $24.07 | $9.87 |
| 8.5 | — | $3.02 |
| 8 | $34.92 | — |
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Grading Energy Recycle System — FAQ
Is Energy Recycle System worth grading?
A PSA 8 Energy Recycle System brings $34.92 versus $0.65 raw — a $34.27 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($24.07) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
What centering does Energy Recycle System 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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