Is Rocket's Hideout worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 13× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Rocket's Hideout sells for $84.06 against $6.26 raw: a $77.80 spread, 13× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.53) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $6.26
- PSA 10
- $84.06
- PSA 9
- $18.53
- Gem premium
- 13×
- As of
- Aug 18, 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 | $84.06 | +$52.80 | +$27.80 | −$72.20 |
| PSA 9 | $18.53 | −$12.73 | −$37.73 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $44.72 | +$13.46 | −$11.54 | −$112 |
Net = sale price − $6.26 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% | $34.91 | −$21.35 |
| 50% | $51.30 | −$4.96 |
| 75% | $67.68 | +$11.42 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 58%. 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 | $441 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $138 | −$303 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $100 | −$341 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
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 | $441 | $138 | $100 |
| 9.5 | — | $99.99 | — |
| 9 | $92.96 | $69.19 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $12.00 | — |
| 8 | $44.72 | $54.99 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $16.00 | — |
| 7 | $40.60 | — | $20.00 |
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Grading Rocket's Hideout — FAQ
Is Rocket's Hideout worth grading?
A PSA 10 Rocket's Hideout sells for $84.06 against $6.26 raw: a $77.80 spread, 13× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.53) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Rocket's Hideout worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Rocket's Hideout (Team Rocket Returns 87/109) sells for about $84.06 versus $6.26 for a raw near-mint copy — a 13× premium as of Aug 18, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Rocket's Hideout?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $441, ahead of CGC 10 at $138. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Rocket's Hideout 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 Rocket's Hideout break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Rocket's Hideout breaks even when it gems about 58% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $18.53).
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