Is Low Pressure System worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A BGS 10 Low Pressure System brings $45.00 versus $7.37 raw — a $37.63 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $7.37
- BGS 10
- $45.00
- PSA 9
- $9.99
- Gem premium
- 6.1×
- 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 — BGS 10 | $45.00 | +$12.63 | −$12.37 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $9.99 | −$22.38 | −$47.38 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $7.37 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% | $18.74 | −$38.63 |
| 50% | $27.50 | −$29.88 |
| 75% | $36.25 | −$21.12 |
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 | $45.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| CGC 10 | $16.00 | −$29.00 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | — | $16.00 | $45.00 |
| 9 | $9.99 | — | — |
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Grading Low Pressure System — FAQ
Is Low Pressure System worth grading?
A BGS 10 Low Pressure System brings $45.00 versus $7.37 raw — a $37.63 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
Which grading company is best for Low Pressure System?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $45.00, ahead of CGC 10 at $16.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Low Pressure System 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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