Is Numel worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Numel sells for $69.79 against $0.83 raw: a $68.96 spread, 84× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.14) 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)
- $0.83
- PSA 10
- $69.79
- PSA 9
- $32.14
- Gem premium
- 84×
- 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 | $69.79 | +$43.96 | +$18.96 | −$81.04 |
| PSA 9 | $32.14 | +$6.31 | −$18.69 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $14.48 | −$11.35 | −$36.35 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $0.83 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% | $41.55 | −$9.28 |
| 50% | $50.97 | +$0.14 |
| 75% | $60.38 | +$9.55 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 50%. 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 | $279 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $126 | −$153 | 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 | $279 | $126 |
| 9.5 | — | $4.00 |
| 9 | $76.14 | $16.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $29.96 |
| 8 | $14.48 | $20.00 |
| 7.5 | — | $2.00 |
| 7 | $28.00 | — |
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Grading Numel — FAQ
Is Numel worth grading?
A PSA 10 Numel sells for $69.79 against $0.83 raw: a $68.96 spread, 84× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.14) 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 Numel worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Numel (Dragon 70/97) sells for about $69.79 versus $0.83 for a raw near-mint copy — a 84× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Numel?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $279, ahead of CGC 10 at $126. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Numel 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 Numel break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Numel breaks even when it gems about 50% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $32.14).
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