Is Bellsprout worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Bellsprout sells for $29.08 against $0.46 raw: a $28.62 spread, 63× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($87.21) 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)
- $0.46
- PSA 10
- $29.08
- PSA 9
- $87.21
- Gem premium
- 63×
- As of
- Sep 20, 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 | $29.08 | +$3.62 | −$21.38 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $87.21 | +$61.75 | +$36.75 | −$63.25 |
| PSA 8 | $22.28 | −$3.18 | −$28.18 | −$128 |
Net = sale price − $0.46 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% | $72.68 | +$22.22 |
| 50% | $58.14 | +$7.68 |
| 75% | $43.61 | −$6.85 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 63%. 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 | $1,324 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $87.83 | −$1,236 | 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 Bellsprout — FAQ
Is Bellsprout worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bellsprout sells for $29.08 against $0.46 raw: a $28.62 spread, 63× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($87.21) 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 Bellsprout worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Bellsprout (Legend Maker 49/92) sells for about $29.08 versus $0.46 for a raw near-mint copy — a 63× premium as of Sep 20, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Bellsprout?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,324, ahead of CGC 10 at $87.83. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Bellsprout 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 Bellsprout break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Bellsprout breaks even when it gems about 63% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $87.21).
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