Is Duskull worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 23× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Duskull sells for $69.16 against $2.97 raw: a $66.19 spread, 23× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($23.10) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.97
- PSA 10
- $69.16
- PSA 9
- $23.10
- Gem premium
- 23×
- 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 | $69.16 | +$41.19 | +$16.19 | −$83.81 |
| PSA 9 | $23.10 | −$4.87 | −$29.87 | −$130 |
| PSA 8 | $14.00 | −$13.97 | −$38.97 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $2.97 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% | $34.62 | −$18.35 |
| 50% | $46.13 | −$6.84 |
| 75% | $57.64 | +$4.67 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 65%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $150 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $69.16 | −$80.69 | 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 | $69.16 | $150 |
| 9.5 | — | $12.00 |
| 9 | $99.90 | $35.28 |
| 8.5 | — | $18.50 |
| 8 | $29.39 | $9.00 |
| 7.5 | — | $35.99 |
| 7 | — | $30.00 |
| 5 | $15.00 | — |
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Grading Duskull — FAQ
Is Duskull worth grading?
A PSA 10 Duskull sells for $69.16 against $2.97 raw: a $66.19 spread, 23× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($23.10) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Duskull worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Duskull (Sandstorm 61/100) sells for about $69.16 versus $2.97 for a raw near-mint copy — a 23× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Duskull?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $150, ahead of PSA 10 at $69.16. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Duskull 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.
What gem rate makes grading Duskull break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Duskull breaks even when it gems about 65% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $23.10).
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