Is Energy Amplifier worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 43× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Energy Amplifier sells for $102 against $2.39 raw: a $99.85 spread, 43× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($11.96) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.39
- PSA 10
- $102
- PSA 9
- $11.96
- Gem premium
- 43×
- 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 | $102 | +$74.85 | +$49.85 | −$50.15 |
| PSA 9 | $11.96 | −$15.43 | −$40.43 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $10.50 | −$16.89 | −$41.89 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $2.39 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% | $34.53 | −$17.86 |
| 50% | $57.10 | +$4.71 |
| 75% | $79.67 | +$27.28 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 45%. 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 | $102 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $15.00 | −$87.24 | 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 | $102 | $15.00 |
| 9 | $14.99 | $4.01 |
| 8 | $10.50 | $6.50 |
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Grading Energy Amplifier — FAQ
Is Energy Amplifier worth grading?
A PSA 10 Energy Amplifier sells for $102 against $2.39 raw: a $99.85 spread, 43× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($11.96) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Energy Amplifier worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Energy Amplifier (Neo Destiny 98/105) sells for about $102 versus $2.39 for a raw near-mint copy — a 43× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Energy Amplifier?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $102, 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 Energy Amplifier 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 Energy Amplifier break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Energy Amplifier breaks even when it gems about 45% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $11.96).
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