Is Skiploom worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Skiploom sells for $156 against $2.02 raw: a $154 spread, 77× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.27) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.02
- PSA 10
- $156
- PSA 9
- $32.27
- Gem premium
- 77×
- 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 | $156 | +$129 | +$104 | +$4.24 |
| PSA 9 | $32.27 | +$5.25 | −$19.75 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $20.58 | −$6.44 | −$31.44 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $2.02 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% | $63.27 | +$11.25 |
| 50% | $94.27 | +$42.25 |
| 75% | $125 | +$73.24 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 16%. 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 | $156 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $21.97 | −$134 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $68.87 | $13.16 |
| 9.5 | — | $18.00 |
| 9 | $18.40 | $8.50 |
| 8 | $13.41 | $13.00 |
| 7.5 | — | $7.00 |
| 7 | $15.00 | — |
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Grading Skiploom — FAQ
Is Skiploom worth grading?
A PSA 10 Skiploom sells for $156 against $2.02 raw: a $154 spread, 77× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.27) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Skiploom worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Skiploom (Neo Genesis 49/111) sells for about $156 versus $2.02 for a raw near-mint copy — a 77× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Skiploom?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $156, ahead of CGC 10 at $21.97. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Skiploom 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 Skiploom break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Skiploom breaks even when it gems about 16% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $32.27).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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