Is Chinchou worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Chinchou sells for $131 against $1.80 raw: a $130 spread, 73× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.02) 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)
- $1.80
- PSA 10
- $131
- PSA 9
- $28.02
- Gem premium
- 73×
- 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 | $131 | +$105 | +$79.63 | −$20.37 |
| PSA 9 | $28.02 | +$1.22 | −$23.78 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $12.55 | −$14.25 | −$39.25 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $1.80 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% | $53.87 | +$2.07 |
| 50% | $79.73 | +$27.93 |
| 75% | $106 | +$53.78 |
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 | $131 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $28.31 | −$103 | 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 | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $53.97 | $28.31 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $5.00 | — |
| 9 | $17.91 | $6.00 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $7.00 | $6.00 |
| 8 | $13.00 | $2.01 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $4.00 | — |
| 7 | — | $2.00 | — |
| 6.5 | — | $5.51 | — |
| 5 | $9.99 | — | — |
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Grading Chinchou — FAQ
Is Chinchou worth grading?
A PSA 10 Chinchou sells for $131 against $1.80 raw: a $130 spread, 73× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.02) 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 Chinchou worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Chinchou (Neo Genesis 55/111) sells for about $131 versus $1.80 for a raw near-mint copy — a 73× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Chinchou?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $131, ahead of CGC 10 at $28.31. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Chinchou 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 Chinchou break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Chinchou breaks even when it gems about 23% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $28.02).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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