Is Lillie's Determination worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Lillie's Determination brings $137 versus $55.38 raw — a $81.48 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($48.98) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $55.38
- PSA 10
- $137
- PSA 9
- $48.98
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- As of
- Oct 1, 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 | $137 | +$56.48 | +$31.48 | −$68.52 |
| PSA 9 | $48.98 | −$31.40 | −$56.40 | −$156 |
| PSA 8 | $47.02 | −$33.36 | −$58.36 | −$158 |
Net = sale price − $55.38 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% | $70.95 | −$34.43 |
| 50% | $92.92 | −$12.46 |
| 75% | $115 | +$9.51 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 64%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $1,026 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| TAG 10 | $143 | −$883 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $137 | −$889 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $93.93 | −$932 | 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.
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Grading Lillie's Determination — FAQ
Is Lillie's Determination worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lillie's Determination brings $137 versus $55.38 raw — a $81.48 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($48.98) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Lillie's Determination worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lillie's Determination (Mega Evolution 184/132) sells for about $137 versus $55.38 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.5× premium as of Oct 1, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lillie's Determination?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,026, ahead of TAG 10 at $143. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lillie's Determination need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 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 Lillie's Determination break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Lillie's Determination breaks even when it gems about 64% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $48.98).
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