Is Balloon Berry worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 102× premium in PSA 8
A PSA 8 Balloon Berry sells for $40.68 against $0.40 raw: a $40.28 spread, 102× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.40
- PSA 8
- $40.68
- Gem premium
- 102×
- 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 8 | $40.68 | +$15.28 | −$9.72 | −$110 |
| PSA 8 | $40.68 | +$15.28 | −$9.72 | −$110 |
Net = sale price − $0.40 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $32.86 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $6.00 | −$26.86 | 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 | — | $32.86 | $6.00 |
| 9.5 | — | $6.19 | — |
| 9 | — | $5.50 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $2.00 | — |
| 8 | $6.00 | $5.00 | — |
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Grading Balloon Berry — FAQ
Is Balloon Berry worth grading?
A PSA 8 Balloon Berry sells for $40.68 against $0.40 raw: a $40.28 spread, 102× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
Which grading company is best for Balloon Berry?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $32.86, ahead of SGC 10 at $6.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Balloon Berry 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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