Is Swalot worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Swalot brings $38.47 versus $8.85 raw — a $29.62 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($28.98) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $8.85
- PSA 10
- $38.47
- PSA 9
- $28.98
- Gem premium
- 4.3×
- 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 | $38.47 | +$4.62 | −$20.38 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $28.98 | −$4.87 | −$29.87 | −$130 |
| PSA 8 | $18.01 | −$15.84 | −$40.84 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $8.85 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% | $31.35 | −$27.50 |
| 50% | $33.73 | −$25.13 |
| 75% | $36.10 | −$22.75 |
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 | $296 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $197 | −$98.20 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $296 | $197 | $107 |
| 9 | $81.01 | $47.94 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $40.97 | — |
| 8 | $84.54 | $28.75 | — |
| 7 | $29.99 | — | — |
| 5 | $3.00 | — | — |
| 4 | $8.00 | — | — |
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Grading Swalot — FAQ
Is Swalot worth grading?
A PSA 10 Swalot brings $38.47 versus $8.85 raw — a $29.62 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($28.98) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Swalot worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Swalot (Hidden Legends 50/101) sells for about $38.47 versus $8.85 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.3× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Swalot?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $296, ahead of CGC 10 at $197. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Swalot 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.
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