Is Spinarak worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Spinarak brings $39.88 versus $3.33 raw — a $36.55 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.45) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.33
- PSA 10
- $39.88
- PSA 9
- $16.45
- Gem premium
- 12×
- 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 | $39.88 | +$11.55 | −$13.45 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $16.45 | −$11.88 | −$36.88 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $7.50 | −$20.83 | −$45.83 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $3.33 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% | $22.31 | −$31.02 |
| 50% | $28.16 | −$25.16 |
| 75% | $34.02 | −$19.31 |
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 | $1,228 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $99.99 | −$1,128 | 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 | $1,228 | $99.99 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $49.99 | — |
| 9 | $35.35 | $45.47 | $2.25 |
| 8.5 | — | $19.94 | — |
| 8 | $31.21 | — | — |
| 7 | $30.61 | — | — |
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Grading Spinarak — FAQ
Is Spinarak worth grading?
A PSA 10 Spinarak brings $39.88 versus $3.33 raw — a $36.55 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.45) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Spinarak worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Spinarak (Team Rocket Returns 78/109) sells for about $39.88 versus $3.33 for a raw near-mint copy — a 12× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Spinarak?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,228, ahead of CGC 10 at $99.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Spinarak 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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