Is TV Reporter worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 TV Reporter sells for $164 against $0.58 raw: a $163 spread, 283× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($71.30) 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)
- $0.58
- PSA 10
- $164
- PSA 9
- $71.30
- Gem premium
- 283×
- 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 | $164 | +$138 | +$113 | +$13.30 |
| PSA 9 | $71.30 | +$45.72 | +$20.72 | −$79.28 |
| PSA 8 | $16.00 | −$9.58 | −$34.58 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $0.58 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% | $94.44 | +$43.86 |
| 50% | $118 | +$67.01 |
| 75% | $141 | +$90.15 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $198 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $164 | −$34.40 | 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 | $164 | $198 |
| 9.5 | — | $15.60 |
| 9 | $45.80 | $44.93 |
| 8.5 | — | $24.96 |
| 8 | $16.00 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $5.00 |
| 6 | — | $2.00 |
| 5 | $3.25 | — |
| 3 | $3.25 | — |
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Grading TV Reporter — FAQ
Is TV Reporter worth grading?
A PSA 10 TV Reporter sells for $164 against $0.58 raw: a $163 spread, 283× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($71.30) 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 TV Reporter worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 TV Reporter (Dragon Frontiers 82/101) sells for about $164 versus $0.58 for a raw near-mint copy — a 283× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for TV Reporter?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $198, ahead of PSA 10 at $164. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does TV Reporter need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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.
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