Is Iono's Bellibolt ex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Iono's Bellibolt ex brings $172 versus $66.72 raw — a $105 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($68.35) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $66.72
- PSA 10
- $172
- PSA 9
- $68.35
- Gem premium
- 2.6×
- 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 | $172 | +$80.38 | +$55.38 | −$44.62 |
| PSA 9 | $68.35 | −$23.37 | −$48.37 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $66.72 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% | $94.29 | −$22.43 |
| 50% | $120 | +$3.50 |
| 75% | $146 | +$29.44 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 47%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $230 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| BGS 10 | $228 | −$2.49 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $172 | −$57.89 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $150 | −$79.99 | 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 | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $172 | $150 | $228 | $230 | $98.19 |
| 9.5 | — | — | $71.00 | — | — |
| 9 | $68.35 | $64.71 | — | $68.00 | — |
| 7 | $52.00 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Iono's Bellibolt ex — FAQ
Is Iono's Bellibolt ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Iono's Bellibolt ex brings $172 versus $66.72 raw — a $105 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($68.35) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Iono's Bellibolt ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Iono's Bellibolt ex (Ascended Heroes 279/217) sells for about $172 versus $66.72 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.6× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Iono's Bellibolt ex?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $230, ahead of BGS 10 at $228. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Iono's Bellibolt ex 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.
What gem rate makes grading Iono's Bellibolt ex break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Iono's Bellibolt ex breaks even when it gems about 47% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $68.35).
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