Is Lt. Surge's Bargain worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Lt. Surge's Bargain brings $36.76 versus $0.95 raw — a $35.81 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.45) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.95
- PSA 10
- $36.76
- PSA 9
- $13.45
- Gem premium
- 39×
- 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 | $36.76 | +$10.81 | −$14.19 | −$114 |
| PSA 9 | $13.45 | −$12.50 | −$37.50 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $13.58 | −$12.37 | −$37.37 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $0.95 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% | $19.28 | −$31.67 |
| 50% | $25.10 | −$25.85 |
| 75% | $30.93 | −$20.02 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $36.76 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $24.87 | −$11.89 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $36.76 | $24.87 | — | $33.71 |
| 9.5 | — | — | $11.50 | — |
| 9 | $13.45 | $15.00 | $9.00 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $1.04 | — | — |
| 8 | $13.58 | — | — | — |
| 7 | $20.99 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $10.50 | — | — | — |
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Grading Lt. Surge's Bargain — FAQ
Is Lt. Surge's Bargain worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lt. Surge's Bargain brings $36.76 versus $0.95 raw — a $35.81 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.45) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Lt. Surge's Bargain worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lt. Surge's Bargain (Mega Evolution 170/132) sells for about $36.76 versus $0.95 for a raw near-mint copy — a 39× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lt. Surge's Bargain?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $36.76, ahead of CGC 10 at $24.87. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lt. Surge's Bargain 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.
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