Is Lum Berry worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Lum Berry sells for $89.87 against $0.71 raw: a $89.16 spread, 127× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.99) 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)
- $0.71
- PSA 10
- $89.87
- PSA 9
- $29.99
- Gem premium
- 127×
- 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 | $89.87 | +$64.16 | +$39.16 | −$60.84 |
| PSA 9 | $29.99 | +$4.28 | −$20.72 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $13.00 | −$12.71 | −$37.71 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $0.71 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% | $44.96 | −$5.75 |
| 50% | $59.93 | +$9.22 |
| 75% | $74.90 | +$24.19 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 35%. 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 | $93.60 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $34.93 | −$58.67 | 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 | $93.60 | $34.93 |
| 9 | $29.99 | $16.21 |
| 8.5 | — | $10.00 |
| 8 | $13.00 | — |
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Grading Lum Berry — FAQ
Is Lum Berry worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lum Berry sells for $89.87 against $0.71 raw: a $89.16 spread, 127× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.99) 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 Lum Berry worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lum Berry (Emerald 78/106) sells for about $89.87 versus $0.71 for a raw near-mint copy — a 127× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lum Berry?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $93.60, ahead of CGC 10 at $34.93. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lum Berry 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 Lum Berry break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Lum Berry breaks even when it gems about 35% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $29.99).
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