Is Bastiodon GL worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 9 Bastiodon GL sells for $115 against $10.87 raw: a $104 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($52.26) 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)
- $10.87
- PSA 9
- $115
- PSA 9
- $52.26
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 9 | $115 | +$79.33 | +$54.33 | −$45.67 |
| PSA 9 | $52.26 | +$16.39 | −$8.61 | −$109 |
| PSA 8 | $16.85 | −$19.02 | −$44.02 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $10.87 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% | $68.00 | +$7.13 |
| 50% | $83.73 | +$22.86 |
| 75% | $99.47 | +$38.59 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 14%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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Grading Bastiodon GL — FAQ
Is Bastiodon GL worth grading?
A PSA 9 Bastiodon GL sells for $115 against $10.87 raw: a $104 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($52.26) 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.
What gem rate makes grading Bastiodon GL break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Bastiodon GL breaks even when it gems about 14% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $52.26).
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