Is Bench Shield worth grading?
Pokémon · Arceus · 83/99 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 8.5 Bench Shield brings $40.00 versus $0.49 raw — a $39.51 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)
- $0.49
- PSA 8.5
- $40.00
- Gem premium
- 82×
- 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 8.5 | $40.00 | +$14.51 | −$10.49 | −$110 |
Net = sale price − $0.49 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA |
|---|---|
| 8.5 | $40.00 |
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Grading Bench Shield — FAQ
Is Bench Shield worth grading?
A PSA 8.5 Bench Shield brings $40.00 versus $0.49 raw — a $39.51 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.
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