Is Time Capsule worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Time Capsule sells for $68.65 against $2.72 raw: a $65.93 spread, 25× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.53) 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)
- $2.72
- PSA 10
- $68.65
- PSA 9
- $36.53
- Gem premium
- 25×
- As of
- Aug 18, 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 | $68.65 | +$40.93 | +$15.93 | −$84.07 |
| PSA 9 | $36.53 | +$8.81 | −$16.19 | −$116 |
| PSA 8 | $9.00 | −$18.72 | −$43.72 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $2.72 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% | $44.56 | −$8.16 |
| 50% | $52.59 | −$0.13 |
| 75% | $60.62 | +$7.90 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 50%. 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 | $78.54 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $15.00 | −$63.54 | 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 | $78.54 | $15.00 |
| 9.5 | — | $5.66 |
| 9 | $37.80 | $10.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $2.00 |
| 8 | $9.00 | — |
| 7 | $20.00 | — |
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Grading Time Capsule — FAQ
Is Time Capsule worth grading?
A PSA 10 Time Capsule sells for $68.65 against $2.72 raw: a $65.93 spread, 25× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.53) 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 Time Capsule worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Time Capsule (Neo Genesis 90/111) sells for about $68.65 versus $2.72 for a raw near-mint copy — a 25× premium as of Aug 18, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Time Capsule?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $78.54, ahead of CGC 10 at $15.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Time Capsule 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 Time Capsule break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Time Capsule breaks even when it gems about 50% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $36.53).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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