Is Professor Elm worth grading?
Pokémon · Neo Genesis · 96/111 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Professor Elm brings $29.66 versus $3.28 raw — a $26.38 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($27.19) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.28
- PSA 10
- $29.66
- PSA 9
- $27.19
- Gem premium
- 9.0×
- 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 | $29.66 | +$1.38 | −$23.62 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $27.19 | −$1.09 | −$26.09 | −$126 |
| PSA 8 | $9.59 | −$18.69 | −$43.69 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $3.28 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% | $27.81 | −$25.47 |
| 50% | $28.43 | −$24.86 |
| 75% | $29.04 | −$24.24 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $50.00 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $22.37 | −$27.63 | 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 | $50.00 | $22.37 |
| 9 | $14.15 | $23.99 |
| 8 | $9.99 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $6.00 |
| 7 | $6.03 | $6.00 |
| 6 | $5.50 | — |
| 5.5 | — | $5.00 |
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Grading Professor Elm — FAQ
Is Professor Elm worth grading?
A PSA 10 Professor Elm brings $29.66 versus $3.28 raw — a $26.38 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($27.19) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Professor Elm worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Professor Elm (Neo Genesis 96/111) sells for about $29.66 versus $3.28 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.0× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Professor Elm?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $50.00, ahead of CGC 10 at $22.37. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Professor Elm 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.
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