Is A Close Encounter #60 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A CGC 10 A Close Encounter #60 brings $32.63 versus $1.75 raw — a $30.88 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.49) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.75
- CGC 10
- $32.63
- PSA 9
- $17.49
- Gem premium
- 19×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $32.63 | +$5.88 | −$19.12 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $17.49 | −$9.26 | −$34.26 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $1.75 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% | $21.27 | −$30.48 |
| 50% | $25.06 | −$26.69 |
| 75% | $28.85 | −$22.90 |
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 | $32.63 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | CGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $32.63 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $19.00 |
| 9 | — | $17.49 |
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Is A Close Encounter #60 worth grading?
A CGC 10 A Close Encounter #60 brings $32.63 versus $1.75 raw — a $30.88 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.49) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
What centering does A Close Encounter #60 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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