Is Celebi ex worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Celebi ex sells for $1,371 against $203 raw: a $1,168 spread, 6.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,869) 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)
- $203
- PSA 10
- $1,371
- PSA 9
- $2,869
- Gem premium
- 6.8×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $1,371 | +$1,143 | +$1,118 | +$1,018 |
| PSA 9 | $2,869 | +$2,641 | +$2,616 | +$2,516 |
| PSA 8 | $521 | +$293 | +$268 | +$168 |
Net = sale price − $203 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% | $2,495 | +$2,242 |
| 50% | $2,120 | +$1,867 |
| 75% | $1,746 | +$1,493 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $4,000 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $1,371 | −$2,629 | 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 Celebi ex — FAQ
Is Celebi ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Celebi ex sells for $1,371 against $203 raw: a $1,168 spread, 6.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,869) 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.
How much is a PSA 10 Celebi ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Celebi ex (POP Series 2 17/17) sells for about $1,371 versus $203 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.8× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Celebi ex?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $4,000, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,371. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Celebi ex 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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