Is Lapras worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 9 Lapras sells for $95.74 against $32.75 raw: a $62.99 spread, 2.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($95.74) 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)
- $32.75
- PSA 9
- $95.74
- PSA 9
- $95.74
- Gem premium
- 2.9×
- 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 9 | $95.74 | +$37.99 | +$12.99 | −$87.01 |
| PSA 9 | $95.74 | +$37.99 | +$12.99 | −$87.01 |
| PSA 8 | $64.73 | +$6.98 | −$18.02 | −$118 |
Net = sale price − $32.75 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% | $95.74 | +$12.99 |
| 50% | $95.74 | +$12.99 |
| 75% | $95.74 | +$12.99 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Lapras — FAQ
Is Lapras worth grading?
A PSA 9 Lapras sells for $95.74 against $32.75 raw: a $62.99 spread, 2.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($95.74) 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.
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