Is React Energy worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 React Energy sells for $76.00 against $0.72 raw: a $75.28 spread, 106× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($46.05) 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)
- $0.72
- PSA 10
- $76.00
- PSA 9
- $46.05
- Gem premium
- 106×
- 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 | $76.00 | +$50.28 | +$25.28 | −$74.72 |
| PSA 9 | $46.05 | +$20.33 | −$4.67 | −$105 |
| PSA 8 | $32.83 | +$7.11 | −$17.89 | −$118 |
Net = sale price − $0.72 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% | $53.54 | +$2.82 |
| 50% | $61.02 | +$10.30 |
| 75% | $68.51 | +$17.79 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 16%. 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 | $237 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $28.41 | −$209 | 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 | BGS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $237 | $28.41 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | $15.00 |
| 9 | $46.05 | $34.99 | — |
| 8 | $32.83 | $12.00 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $3.00 | — |
| 7 | $20.00 | $18.99 | — |
| 5 | $13.00 | — | — |
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Grading React Energy — FAQ
Is React Energy worth grading?
A PSA 10 React Energy sells for $76.00 against $0.72 raw: a $75.28 spread, 106× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($46.05) 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 React Energy worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 React Energy (Legend Maker 82/92) sells for about $76.00 versus $0.72 for a raw near-mint copy — a 106× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for React Energy?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $237, ahead of CGC 10 at $28.41. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does React Energy 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 React Energy break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting React Energy breaks even when it gems about 16% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $46.05).
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