Is Golduck worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 123× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Golduck sells for $134 against $1.09 raw: a $133 spread, 123× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($25.75) 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)
- $1.09
- PSA 10
- $134
- PSA 9
- $25.75
- Gem premium
- 123×
- 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 | $134 | +$108 | +$83.07 | −$16.93 |
| PSA 9 | $25.75 | −$0.34 | −$25.34 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $7.33 | −$18.76 | −$43.76 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $1.09 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% | $52.85 | +$1.76 |
| 50% | $79.95 | +$28.86 |
| 75% | $107 | +$55.97 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 23%. 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 | $134 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $69.87 | −$64.29 | 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 | $134 | $69.87 | — | $33.43 |
| 9 | $25.75 | $24.99 | $21.87 | — |
| 8 | $7.33 | — | — | — |
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Grading Golduck — FAQ
Is Golduck worth grading?
A PSA 10 Golduck sells for $134 against $1.09 raw: a $133 spread, 123× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($25.75) 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 Golduck worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Golduck (Mega Evolution Black Star Promos 008) sells for about $134 versus $1.09 for a raw near-mint copy — a 123× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Golduck?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $134, ahead of CGC 10 at $69.87. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Golduck 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 Golduck break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Golduck breaks even when it gems about 23% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $25.75).
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