Is Crystal Beach worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Crystal Beach sells for $492 against $1.16 raw: a $491 spread, 424× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($38.00) 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)
- $1.16
- PSA 10
- $492
- PSA 9
- $38.00
- Gem premium
- 424×
- 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 | $492 | +$466 | +$441 | +$341 |
| PSA 9 | $38.00 | +$11.84 | −$13.16 | −$113 |
| PSA 8 | $9.01 | −$17.15 | −$42.15 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $1.16 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% | $152 | +$100 |
| 50% | $265 | +$214 |
| 75% | $379 | +$327 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 3%. 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 | $492 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $31.00 | −$461 | 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 | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $492 | $31.00 | — |
| 9 | $49.29 | — | — |
| 8 | $9.01 | — | $4.60 |
| 7.5 | — | $9.00 | — |
| 7 | $8.02 | — | — |
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Grading Crystal Beach — FAQ
Is Crystal Beach worth grading?
A PSA 10 Crystal Beach sells for $492 against $1.16 raw: a $491 spread, 424× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($38.00) 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 Crystal Beach worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Crystal Beach (Crystal Guardians 75/100) sells for about $492 versus $1.16 for a raw near-mint copy — a 424× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Crystal Beach?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $492, ahead of CGC 10 at $31.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Crystal Beach 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 Crystal Beach break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Crystal Beach breaks even when it gems about 3% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $38.00).
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