Is Cinnabar City Gym worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Cinnabar City Gym sells for $69.71 against $2.43 raw: a $67.28 spread, 29× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.02) 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)
- $2.43
- PSA 10
- $69.71
- PSA 9
- $31.02
- Gem premium
- 29×
- 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 | $69.71 | +$42.28 | +$17.28 | −$82.72 |
| PSA 9 | $31.02 | +$3.59 | −$21.41 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $19.99 | −$7.44 | −$32.44 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $2.43 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% | $40.69 | −$11.74 |
| 50% | $50.36 | −$2.07 |
| 75% | $60.04 | +$7.61 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 55%. 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 | $69.71 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $17.00 | −$52.71 | 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 | $69.71 | $10.51 |
| 9.5 | — | $12.00 |
| 9 | $31.02 | $14.83 |
| 8.5 | — | $17.00 |
| 8 | $18.07 | — |
| 7 | $8.50 | — |
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Grading Cinnabar City Gym — FAQ
Is Cinnabar City Gym worth grading?
A PSA 10 Cinnabar City Gym sells for $69.71 against $2.43 raw: a $67.28 spread, 29× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.02) 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 Cinnabar City Gym worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Cinnabar City Gym (Gym Challenge 113/132) sells for about $69.71 versus $2.43 for a raw near-mint copy — a 29× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Cinnabar City Gym?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $69.71, ahead of CGC 10 at $17.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Cinnabar City Gym 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 Cinnabar City Gym break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Cinnabar City Gym breaks even when it gems about 55% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $31.02).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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