Is Blaine's Quiz #1 worth grading?
Pokémon · Gym Heroes · 97/132 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Blaine's Quiz #1 brings $76.04 versus $27.32 raw — a $48.72 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.46) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $27.32
- PSA 10
- $76.04
- PSA 9
- $12.46
- Gem premium
- 2.8×
- 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 | $76.04 | +$23.72 | −$1.28 | −$101 |
| PSA 9 | $12.46 | −$39.86 | −$64.86 | −$165 |
| PSA 8 | $31.13 | −$21.19 | −$46.19 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $27.32 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% | $28.36 | −$48.96 |
| 50% | $44.25 | −$33.07 |
| 75% | $60.15 | −$17.17 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $100 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $93.01 | −$7.22 | 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 | BGS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $93.01 | $100 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $18.00 | — |
| 9 | $69.99 | $15.00 | $12.50 |
| 8.5 | — | $10.00 | — |
| 8 | $9.97 | $14.94 | — |
| 7 | $30.00 | — | — |
| 6 | $15.00 | $11.00 | — |
| 5 | $19.68 | $9.99 | — |
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Grading Blaine's Quiz #1 — FAQ
Is Blaine's Quiz #1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Blaine's Quiz #1 brings $76.04 versus $27.32 raw — a $48.72 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.46) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Blaine's Quiz #1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Blaine's Quiz #1 (Gym Heroes 97/132) sells for about $76.04 versus $27.32 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.8× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Blaine's Quiz #1?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $100, ahead of PSA 10 at $93.01. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Blaine's Quiz #1 need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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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