Is PlusPower worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 78× premium in CGC 1
A CGC 1 PlusPower sells for $49.99 against $0.64 raw: a $49.35 spread, 78× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($10.08) 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)
- $0.64
- CGC 1
- $49.99
- PSA 9
- $10.08
- Gem premium
- 78×
- 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 — CGC 1 | $49.99 | +$24.35 | −$0.65 | −$101 |
| PSA 9 | $10.08 | −$15.56 | −$40.56 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $0.64 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% | $20.06 | −$30.58 |
| 50% | $30.04 | −$20.61 |
| 75% | $40.01 | −$10.63 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | $10.08 | — |
| 1 | — | $49.99 |
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Grading PlusPower — FAQ
Is PlusPower worth grading?
A CGC 1 PlusPower sells for $49.99 against $0.64 raw: a $49.35 spread, 78× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($10.08) 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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