Is Sentret worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Sentret sells for $55.65 against $2.63 raw: a $53.02 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.05) 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)
- $2.63
- PSA 10
- $55.65
- PSA 9
- $35.05
- Gem premium
- 21×
- 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 | $55.65 | +$28.02 | +$3.02 | −$96.98 |
| PSA 9 | $35.05 | +$7.42 | −$17.58 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $20.66 | −$6.97 | −$31.97 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $2.63 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% | $40.20 | −$12.43 |
| 50% | $45.35 | −$7.28 |
| 75% | $50.50 | −$2.13 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 85%. 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 | $59.90 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $30.72 | −$29.18 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $59.90 | $15.50 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | $15.50 |
| 9 | $14.49 | $14.99 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $12.49 | — |
| 8 | $14.00 | — | — |
| 7 | $15.68 | $9.68 | — |
| 6 | $12.80 | — | — |
| 4 | $6.00 | — | — |
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Grading Sentret — FAQ
Is Sentret worth grading?
A PSA 10 Sentret sells for $55.65 against $2.63 raw: a $53.02 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.05) 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 Sentret worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Sentret (Neo Genesis 71/111) sells for about $55.65 versus $2.63 for a raw near-mint copy — a 21× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Sentret?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $59.90, ahead of CGC 10 at $30.72. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Sentret 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 Sentret break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Sentret breaks even when it gems about 85% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $35.05).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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