Is Chinchou worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Chinchou sells for $424 against $0.36 raw: a $424 spread, 1179× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($42.59) 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)
- $0.36
- PSA 10
- $424
- PSA 9
- $42.59
- Gem premium
- 1179×
- 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 | $424 | +$399 | +$374 | +$274 |
| PSA 9 | $42.59 | +$17.23 | −$7.77 | −$108 |
| PSA 8 | $44.85 | +$19.49 | −$5.51 | −$106 |
Net = sale price − $0.36 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% | $138 | +$87.65 |
| 50% | $233 | +$183 |
| 75% | $329 | +$278 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 2%. 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 | $424 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $51.24 | −$373 | 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 | $424 | $51.24 |
| 9.5 | — | $22.00 |
| 9 | $42.59 | $6.00 |
| 8 | $44.85 | — |
| 6 | $8.50 | $6.00 |
| 5.5 | — | $2.00 |
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Grading Chinchou — FAQ
Is Chinchou worth grading?
A PSA 10 Chinchou sells for $424 against $0.36 raw: a $424 spread, 1179× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($42.59) 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 Chinchou worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Chinchou (Power Keepers 49/108) sells for about $424 versus $0.36 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1179× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Chinchou?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $424, ahead of CGC 10 at $51.24. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Chinchou 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 Chinchou break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Chinchou breaks even when it gems about 2% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $42.59).
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