Is Performapal Pendulum Sorcerer GP16-JP005 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A CGC 10 Performapal Pendulum Sorcerer GP16-JP005 brings $32.57 versus $1.89 raw — a $30.68 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)
- $1.89
- CGC 10
- $32.57
- Gem premium
- 17×
- As of
- Sep 27, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — CGC 10 | $32.57 | +$5.68 | −$19.32 | −$119 |
Net = sale price − $1.89 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 | $32.57 | 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 Performapal Pendulum Sorcerer GP16-JP005 — FAQ
Is Performapal Pendulum Sorcerer GP16-JP005 worth grading?
A CGC 10 Performapal Pendulum Sorcerer GP16-JP005 brings $32.57 versus $1.89 raw — a $30.68 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 Performapal Pendulum Sorcerer GP16-JP005 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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