Is Haunter worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A TAG 10 Haunter brings $29.99 versus $0.25 raw — a $29.74 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.25
- TAG 10
- $29.99
- PSA 9
- $12.00
- Gem premium
- 120×
- As of
- Aug 18, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — TAG 10 | $29.99 | +$4.74 | −$20.26 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $12.00 | −$13.25 | −$38.25 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $0.25 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% | $16.50 | −$33.75 |
| 50% | $20.99 | −$29.26 |
| 75% | $25.49 | −$24.76 |
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 | $29.99 | best | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | — | $29.99 |
| 9 | $12.00 | — |
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Grading Haunter — FAQ
Is Haunter worth grading?
A TAG 10 Haunter brings $29.99 versus $0.25 raw — a $29.74 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
What centering does Haunter 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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