Is Sacred Charm worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Sacred Charm brings $31.60 versus $0.52 raw — a $31.08 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.58) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.52
- PSA 10
- $31.60
- PSA 9
- $13.58
- Gem premium
- 61×
- 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 | $31.60 | +$6.08 | −$18.92 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $13.58 | −$11.94 | −$36.94 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $5.02 | −$20.50 | −$45.50 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $0.52 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% | $18.09 | −$32.44 |
| 50% | $22.59 | −$27.93 |
| 75% | $27.10 | −$23.42 |
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 | $31.60 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $13.45 | −$18.15 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $6.53 | −$25.07 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $31.60 | $13.45 | $6.53 |
| 9 | $13.58 | — | — |
| 8 | $5.02 | — | — |
| 5 | $11.50 | — | — |
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Grading Sacred Charm — FAQ
Is Sacred Charm worth grading?
A PSA 10 Sacred Charm brings $31.60 versus $0.52 raw — a $31.08 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.58) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Sacred Charm worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Sacred Charm (Phantasmal Flames 122/094) sells for about $31.60 versus $0.52 for a raw near-mint copy — a 61× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Sacred Charm?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $31.60, ahead of CGC 10 at $13.45. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Sacred Charm 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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