Is Charcadet worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 69× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Charcadet sells for $150 against $2.17 raw: a $147 spread, 69× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.25) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.17
- PSA 10
- $150
- PSA 9
- $14.25
- Gem premium
- 69×
- As of
- Sep 16, 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 | $150 | +$122 | +$97.35 | −$2.65 |
| PSA 9 | $14.25 | −$12.92 | −$37.92 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $11.65 | −$15.52 | −$40.52 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $2.17 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% | $48.07 | −$4.10 |
| 50% | $81.89 | +$29.72 |
| 75% | $116 | +$63.53 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 28%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $150 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $103 | −$46.46 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $22.38 | −$127 | 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 Charcadet — FAQ
Is Charcadet worth grading?
A PSA 10 Charcadet sells for $150 against $2.17 raw: a $147 spread, 69× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.25) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Charcadet worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Charcadet (Mega Evolution Black Star Promos 022) sells for about $150 versus $2.17 for a raw near-mint copy — a 69× premium as of Sep 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Charcadet?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $150, ahead of TAG 10 at $103. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Charcadet 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.
What gem rate makes grading Charcadet break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Charcadet breaks even when it gems about 28% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $14.25).
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