Is Grimer worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Grimer sells for $183 against $3.24 raw: a $179 spread, 56× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.81) 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)
- $3.24
- PSA 10
- $183
- PSA 9
- $43.81
- Gem premium
- 56×
- 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 | $183 | +$154 | +$129 | +$29.44 |
| PSA 9 | $43.81 | +$15.57 | −$9.43 | −$109 |
| PSA 8 | $18.88 | −$9.36 | −$34.36 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $3.24 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% | $78.53 | +$25.29 |
| 50% | $113 | +$60.01 |
| 75% | $148 | +$94.72 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 7%. 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 | $721 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $49.76 | −$672 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $39.55 | −$682 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $721 | $39.55 | $49.76 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $10.89 | — | — |
| 9 | $356 | $178 | — | — |
| 8.5 | — | $79.11 | — | — |
| 8 | $66.28 | $47.84 | — | $94.12 |
| 7.5 | — | $15.00 | — | — |
| 7 | $40.94 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $24.22 | — | — | — |
| 5 | $31.95 | — | — | — |
| 1 | $140 | — | — | — |
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Grading Grimer — FAQ
Is Grimer worth grading?
A PSA 10 Grimer sells for $183 against $3.24 raw: a $179 spread, 56× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.81) 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 Grimer worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Grimer (Team Rocket Returns 56/109) sells for about $183 versus $3.24 for a raw near-mint copy — a 56× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Grimer?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $721, ahead of TAG 10 at $49.76. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Grimer 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 Grimer break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Grimer breaks even when it gems about 7% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $43.81).
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