Is Swalot worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Swalot sells for $609 against $10.34 raw: a $598 spread, 59× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($56.38) 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)
- $10.34
- PSA 10
- $609
- PSA 9
- $56.38
- Gem premium
- 59×
- 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 | $609 | +$573 | +$548 | +$448 |
| PSA 9 | $56.38 | +$21.04 | −$3.96 | −$104 |
| PSA 8 | $26.26 | −$9.08 | −$34.08 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $10.34 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% | $194 | +$134 |
| 50% | $333 | +$272 |
| 75% | $471 | +$410 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 1%. 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 | $609 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $66.06 | −$543 | 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 | $194 | $66.06 |
| 9.5 | — | $12.00 |
| 9 | $37.75 | $22.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $14.99 |
| 8 | $38.10 | $8.00 |
| 7 | $18.96 | $8.00 |
| 5 | $24.99 | — |
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Grading Swalot — FAQ
Is Swalot worth grading?
A PSA 10 Swalot sells for $609 against $10.34 raw: a $598 spread, 59× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($56.38) 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 Swalot worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Swalot (Crystal Guardians 11/100) sells for about $609 versus $10.34 for a raw near-mint copy — a 59× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Swalot?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $609, ahead of CGC 10 at $66.06. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Swalot 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 Swalot break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Swalot breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $56.38).
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