Is Meteor Falls worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Meteor Falls sells for $383 against $0.74 raw: a $382 spread, 517× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.89) 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)
- $0.74
- PSA 10
- $383
- PSA 9
- $49.89
- Gem premium
- 517×
- 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 | $383 | +$357 | +$332 | +$232 |
| PSA 9 | $49.89 | +$24.15 | −$0.85 | −$101 |
| PSA 8 | $18.50 | −$7.24 | −$32.24 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $0.74 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% | $133 | +$82.35 |
| 50% | $216 | +$166 |
| 75% | $299 | +$249 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 0%. 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 | $383 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $15.50 | −$367 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $383 | $15.50 |
| 9.5 | — | $27.00 |
| 9 | $49.89 | $34.99 |
| 8.5 | — | $9.48 |
| 8 | $18.50 | — |
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Grading Meteor Falls — FAQ
Is Meteor Falls worth grading?
A PSA 10 Meteor Falls sells for $383 against $0.74 raw: a $382 spread, 517× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.89) 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 Meteor Falls worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Meteor Falls (Deoxys 89/107) sells for about $383 versus $0.74 for a raw near-mint copy — a 517× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Meteor Falls?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $383, ahead of CGC 10 at $15.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Meteor Falls 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 Meteor Falls break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Meteor Falls breaks even when it gems about 0% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $49.89).
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