Is Chimecho worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 29× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Chimecho sells for $46.00 against $1.61 raw: a $44.39 spread, 29× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.50) 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)
- $1.61
- PSA 10
- $46.00
- PSA 9
- $17.50
- Gem premium
- 29×
- 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 | $46.00 | +$19.39 | −$5.61 | −$106 |
| PSA 9 | $17.50 | −$9.11 | −$34.11 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $49.99 | +$23.38 | −$1.62 | −$102 |
Net = sale price − $1.61 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% | $24.63 | −$26.98 |
| 50% | $31.75 | −$19.86 |
| 75% | $38.88 | −$12.73 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $257 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $50.99 | −$206 | 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 | $257 | $50.99 |
| 9.5 | — | $49.99 |
| 9 | $64.69 | $7.50 |
| 8.5 | — | $24.00 |
| 8 | $43.00 | — |
| 7 | $41.00 | — |
| 5.5 | — | $5.00 |
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Grading Chimecho — FAQ
Is Chimecho worth grading?
A PSA 10 Chimecho sells for $46.00 against $1.61 raw: a $44.39 spread, 29× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.50) 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 Chimecho worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Chimecho (Hidden Legends 17/101) sells for about $46.00 versus $1.61 for a raw near-mint copy — a 29× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Chimecho?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $257, ahead of CGC 10 at $50.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Chimecho 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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