Is Professor's Research worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Professor's Research brings $40.14 versus $8.87 raw — a $31.27 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.36) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $8.87
- PSA 10
- $40.14
- PSA 9
- $19.36
- Gem premium
- 4.5×
- 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 | $40.14 | +$6.27 | −$18.73 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $19.36 | −$14.51 | −$39.51 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $8.87 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% | $24.55 | −$34.31 |
| 50% | $29.75 | −$29.12 |
| 75% | $34.95 | −$23.92 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $50.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $40.14 | −$9.86 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $29.00 | −$21.00 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $10.06 | −$39.94 | 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 | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $40.14 | $10.06 | $50.00 | $29.00 | $53.55 |
| 9 | $19.36 | — | — | — | — |
| 8.5 | — | $10.00 | — | — | — |
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Grading Professor's Research — FAQ
Is Professor's Research worth grading?
A PSA 10 Professor's Research brings $40.14 versus $8.87 raw — a $31.27 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.36) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Professor's Research worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Professor's Research (Pokémon GO 084/078) sells for about $40.14 versus $8.87 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.5× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Professor's Research?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $50.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $40.14. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Professor's Research need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 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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