Is Glaceon Ex #206 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Glaceon Ex #206 brings $116 versus $53.72 raw — a $61.82 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($58.69) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $53.72
- PSA 10
- $116
- PSA 9
- $58.69
- Gem premium
- 2.2×
- 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 | $116 | +$36.82 | +$11.82 | −$88.18 |
| PSA 9 | $58.69 | −$20.03 | −$45.03 | −$145 |
| PSA 8 | $58.48 | −$20.24 | −$45.24 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $53.72 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% | $72.90 | −$30.82 |
| 50% | $87.12 | −$16.60 |
| 75% | $101 | −$2.39 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 79%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $255 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $116 | −$139 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $78.75 | −$176 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $69.00 | −$186 | 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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Full set checklist →Grading Glaceon Ex #206 — FAQ
Is Glaceon Ex #206 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Glaceon Ex #206 brings $116 versus $53.72 raw — a $61.82 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($58.69) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Glaceon Ex #206 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Glaceon Ex #206 (Pokemon Japanese Terastal Festival) sells for about $116 versus $53.72 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.2× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Glaceon Ex #206?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $255, ahead of PSA 10 at $116. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Glaceon Ex #206 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.
What gem rate makes grading Glaceon Ex #206 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Glaceon Ex #206 breaks even when it gems about 79% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $58.69).
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