Is Cloyster worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Cloyster sells for $161 against $2.87 raw: a $158 spread, 56× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.65) 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)
- $2.87
- PSA 10
- $161
- PSA 9
- $37.65
- Gem premium
- 56×
- As of
- Sep 29, 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 | $161 | +$133 | +$108 | +$8.34 |
| PSA 9 | $37.65 | +$9.78 | −$15.22 | −$115 |
| PSA 8 | $22.25 | −$5.62 | −$30.62 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $2.87 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% | $68.54 | +$15.67 |
| 50% | $99.43 | +$46.56 |
| 75% | $130 | +$77.45 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 12%. 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 | $1,993 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $145 | −$1,848 | 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.
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Grading Cloyster — FAQ
Is Cloyster worth grading?
A PSA 10 Cloyster sells for $161 against $2.87 raw: a $158 spread, 56× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.65) 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 Cloyster worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Cloyster (FireRed & LeafGreen 20/112) sells for about $161 versus $2.87 for a raw near-mint copy — a 56× premium as of Sep 29, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Cloyster?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,993, ahead of CGC 10 at $145. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Cloyster 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 Cloyster break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Cloyster breaks even when it gems about 12% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $37.65).
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