Is Baltoy worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Baltoy sells for $557 against $0.23 raw: a $556 spread, 2420× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.57) 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)
- $0.23
- PSA 10
- $557
- PSA 9
- $30.57
- Gem premium
- 2420×
- 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 | $557 | +$531 | +$506 | +$406 |
| PSA 9 | $30.57 | +$5.34 | −$19.66 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $33.60 | +$8.37 | −$16.63 | −$117 |
Net = sale price − $0.23 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% | $162 | +$112 |
| 50% | $294 | +$243 |
| 75% | $425 | +$375 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 4%. 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 | $557 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $69.00 | −$488 | 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 | $557 | $69.00 |
| 9.5 | — | $5.84 |
| 9 | $30.57 | $49.92 |
| 8.5 | — | $6.00 |
| 8 | $33.60 | $2.00 |
| 7 | $21.13 | — |
| 4 | $10.72 | — |
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Grading Baltoy — FAQ
Is Baltoy worth grading?
A PSA 10 Baltoy sells for $557 against $0.23 raw: a $556 spread, 2420× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.57) 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 Baltoy worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Baltoy (Holon Phantoms 59/110) sells for about $557 versus $0.23 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2420× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Baltoy?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $557, ahead of CGC 10 at $69.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Baltoy 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 Baltoy break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Baltoy breaks even when it gems about 4% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $30.57).
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