Is Broken Time-Space worth grading?
Pokémon · Platinum · 104/127 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A CGC 9.5 Broken Time-Space brings $29.78 versus $1.79 raw — a $27.99 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.79
- CGC 9.5
- $29.78
- Gem premium
- 17×
- 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 — CGC 9.5 | $29.78 | +$2.99 | −$22.01 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $15.02 | −$11.77 | −$36.77 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $1.79 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $11.03 | best | 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.
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Grading Broken Time-Space — FAQ
Is Broken Time-Space worth grading?
A CGC 9.5 Broken Time-Space brings $29.78 versus $1.79 raw — a $27.99 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
What centering does Broken Time-Space need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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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