Is Weedle worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 257× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Weedle sells for $144 against $0.56 raw: a $143 spread, 257× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.50) 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)
- $0.56
- PSA 10
- $144
- PSA 9
- $21.50
- Gem premium
- 257×
- 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 | $144 | +$118 | +$93.44 | −$6.56 |
| PSA 9 | $21.50 | −$4.06 | −$29.06 | −$129 |
| PSA 8 | $71.00 | +$45.44 | +$20.44 | −$79.56 |
Net = sale price − $0.56 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% | $52.13 | +$1.56 |
| 50% | $82.75 | +$32.19 |
| 75% | $113 | +$62.81 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 24%. 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 | $144 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $67.90 | −$76.10 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $144 | $67.90 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $30.00 | — |
| 9 | $59.42 | $40.00 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $20.00 | $6.00 |
| 8 | $71.00 | $10.00 | — |
| 6 | $25.49 | — | — |
| 5 | $15.00 | — | — |
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Grading Weedle — FAQ
Is Weedle worth grading?
A PSA 10 Weedle sells for $144 against $0.56 raw: a $143 spread, 257× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.50) 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 Weedle worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Weedle (Delta Species 87/113) sells for about $144 versus $0.56 for a raw near-mint copy — a 257× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Weedle?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $144, ahead of CGC 10 at $67.90. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Weedle 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 Weedle break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Weedle breaks even when it gems about 24% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $21.50).
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