Is Grimsley's Move worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Grimsley's Move brings $33.13 versus $0.95 raw — a $32.18 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.87) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.95
- PSA 10
- $33.13
- PSA 9
- $10.87
- Gem premium
- 35×
- 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 | $33.13 | +$7.18 | −$17.82 | −$118 |
| PSA 9 | $10.87 | −$15.08 | −$40.08 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $13.45 | −$12.50 | −$37.50 | −$138 |
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% | $16.44 | −$34.52 |
| 50% | $22.00 | −$28.95 |
| 75% | $27.57 | −$23.38 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $41.88 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $33.13 | −$8.75 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $26.50 | −$15.38 | 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 | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $33.13 | $26.50 | $41.88 | — |
| 9 | $10.87 | $3.00 | $10.26 | $11.13 |
| 8 | $13.45 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $7.50 | — | — | — |
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Grading Grimsley's Move — FAQ
Is Grimsley's Move worth grading?
A PSA 10 Grimsley's Move brings $33.13 versus $0.95 raw — a $32.18 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.87) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Grimsley's Move worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Grimsley's Move (Phantasmal Flames 120/094) sells for about $33.13 versus $0.95 for a raw near-mint copy — a 35× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Grimsley's Move?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $41.88, ahead of PSA 10 at $33.13. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Grimsley's Move need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 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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