Is Beldum worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Beldum sells for $36.82 against $2.15 raw: a $34.67 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($99.85) 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)
- $2.15
- PSA 10
- $36.82
- PSA 9
- $99.85
- Gem premium
- 17×
- 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 | $36.82 | +$9.67 | −$15.33 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $99.85 | +$72.70 | +$47.70 | −$52.30 |
| PSA 8 | $6.00 | −$21.15 | −$46.15 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $2.15 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% | $84.09 | +$31.94 |
| 50% | $68.33 | +$16.18 |
| 75% | $52.58 | +$0.43 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 76%. 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 | $308 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $20.00 | −$288 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $308 | $20.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $39.85 | — |
| 9 | $56.30 | $49.49 | $70.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $30.00 | — |
| 8 | $29.99 | — | — |
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Grading Beldum — FAQ
Is Beldum worth grading?
A PSA 10 Beldum sells for $36.82 against $2.15 raw: a $34.67 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($99.85) 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 Beldum worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Beldum (Hidden Legends 29/101) sells for about $36.82 versus $2.15 for a raw near-mint copy — a 17× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Beldum?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $308, ahead of CGC 10 at $20.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Beldum 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 Beldum break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Beldum breaks even when it gems about 76% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $99.85).
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